Preventive Care
Professional Hygiene
Health is one of our core values and the foundation of everything we do. We believe dental disease is largely preventable—beginning with consistent hygiene visits and supported by intentional care at home. Our skilled hygienists prioritize personalized education at every appointment, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to maintain lasting oral health.
We remain at the forefront of dental technology, utilizing advanced equipment to ensure each visit is both comprehensive and exceptionally comfortable.
Diagnostic radiographs are taken as recommended by standard-of-care guidelines, allowing Dr. Turner to detect cavities between teeth, evaluate bone health, and identify concerns before they become symptomatic.
Each hygiene visit concludes with a professional fluoride treatment. This protective varnish strengthens enamel, helps prevent cavities, and is also applied following whitening procedures to reduce sensitivity and preserve your results.
Home Care
Exceptional oral health begins at home. Achieving and maintaining optimal hygiene requires both proper technique and the right tools. Daily flossing, the consistent use of an electric toothbrush, and incorporating prescription-strength fluoride toothpaste into your routine are essential components of elevated home care.
Like the professional fluoride varnish applied during your visits, prescription fluoride toothpaste strengthens enamel, helps prevent cavities, combats erosion, and reduces sensitivity. Electric toothbrushes have been shown to remove plaque more effectively than manual brushes, offering superior access to hard-to-reach areas.
While many of these products are available in our office for your convenience, what matters most is consistent use. Our team will guide you in selecting the tools best suited to your needs—ensuring your at-home routine supports the health and longevity of your smile.
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Chronic teeth grinding can be a product of a variety of things, including stress and sleep disorders, and can result in increased sensitivity, loss of tooth structure, and jaw pain.
There are three levels of night guards that can help prevent and protect from grinding:
1. Lab-made occlusal guards. These are the highest level of protection against grinding and last the longest. They are made from high quality, durable materials in our partnering lab and are custom fitted using an intra-oral scan.
2. Clear retainers. Made in-office by our dental assistant, a clear retainer is a custom-fitted grinding solution. Clear retainers are of a thinner material than occlusal guards, so they are more cost-effective but wear out much faster.
3. Over the counter nightguards. For lighter grinders, or those with financial concerns, we often recommend SOVA Nightguards. These can be purchased over the counter, including in our office, and are one-size-fits-all. For step-by-step instructions on how to fit your SOVA guard, watch the video below!