Preventive Dentistry San Antonio
Helping You Maintain a Healthy Smile for a Lifetime
At Potranco Family Dental, one of our top priorities is helping our patients prevent tooth loss and maintain good oral health throughout their lives. One of the ways we do this is by providing attentive and thorough preventive dentistry, like dental checkups and teeth cleanings in San Antonio. If it has been longer than six months since you’ve last seen a dentist, our team can help get your dental health back on the right track. Call our office today to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Potranco Family Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- We See Patients of All Ages, Including Children
- Focused on Prevention & Your Comfort
- Dentist with Over a Decade of Experience
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
The American Dental Association, as well as Dr. AJ and our team, recommends visiting the dentist twice a year or once every six months for a dental checkup and cleaning. Our team will capture X-rays of your mouth, conduct a thorough oral examination, and provide you with a treatment plan to address any lingering oral health issues, if necessary. To finish off your appointment, our skilled dental hygienist will thoroughly clear away all plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth and polish and floss them, helping refresh your smile until the next time you visit us.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease is one of the most common oral health problems in the country, as well as a leading cause of tooth loss. Dr. AJ’s goal is to spot the early signs of gum infection and address the disease before it has a chance to spread and compromise your smile. One of the ways we can treat gum disease is with scaling and root planing, better known as a deep cleaning.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a naturally derived mineral that can be found throughout nature, from the air you breathe to the fresh fruits and vegetables you get from the supermarket. However, most people are familiar with fluoride because they know it’s added to municipal water sources and dental hygiene products to prevent cavities. If you’re not receiving enough fluoride, we can supplement your intake and strengthen your teeth by applying a varnish on them at the end of your bi-annual professional teeth cleaning.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Nightguards can help prevent a lot of damage to your smile if you grind and clench your teeth at night, which is a condition referred to as bruxism. These customized cushioning guards will help prevent the teeth from making contact with each other and causing wear-and-tear, as well as cushion the jaw joints and facial muscles to prevent straining and discomfort. Ultimately, a nightguard can be the difference between you developing TMJ disorder or breaking a tooth and not having to deal with those consequential issues.