Our office believes that preventive dentistry is important to maintaining your optimum dental health and smile.
Regular oral exams and teeth cleanings (prophylaxis) are the best way to help avoid costly problems by helping to catch problems in their early stages for maximum oral comfort. Patients are encouraged to participate in their dental health by brushing and flossing daily.
They are also given personalized home instructions based on their particular oral needs during their visits with our hygienist, Aimee, or with Dr. Bohay.
Periodontitis & Gingivitis
Besides the common cold, dental disease like cavities and gum disease the most prevalent. Over three-fourths of the population over the age of 35 have some form of periodontal disease, but the majority does not realize it.
Intra-Oral Camera (IOC)
Intraoral cameras (IOCs) were first introduced in 1989 and are now widely used in dental offices. IOCs are small video cameras used by dentists or doctors to show a patient in real-time the interior of their mouth, as an alternative to using a mirror. The IOC looks like an...
Oral Cancer Screening
Your 6-month dental visit is essential and your first line of defense against oral cancer. During the appointment, your dentist will examine your mouth, tongue, teeth, throat, palate, gums, cheeks, mucosa, and lips for any signs of mouth cancer or precancerous lesions that may lead to mouth cancer at an...
Dental Flouride Treatments
Fluoride is a mineral that is naturally found in water and many foods. It is also found in toothpaste and mouth rinse. Fluoride helps to strengthen teeth and protect them from tooth decay. As you eat and drink throughout the day, bacteria, sugars and acids attack and demineralize the enamel...
Sealants
Sealants are a safe, painless, and low-cost way to protect your child's back teeth from decay. They have been used to protect children's back teeth for several decades. The back teeth have tiny grooves on their chewing surfaces that form as each tooth develops. This is where most decay...
Mouth & Night Guards
Mouth guards protect the teeth, tongue, cheeks, lips and jaws from injury. By absorbing the shock of impact, mouth guards protect teeth against chips, cracks, fractures, damage and dislodging. They also help avoid more serious injuries, including concussions, jaw fractures and neck injuries, by preventing the lower jaw from...
Tooth Extractions
Tooth extractions are a common procedure. In some cases, a tooth extraction is the best treatment option to reduce crowding, prepare for dentures or eliminate a dying tooth.During this procedure, an analgesic is administered to keep you comfortable as the tooth is being extracted. Afterward, be sure to follow...
Digital X-Rays
Digital X-rays (radiographs) Digital X-rays have become the norm in dental offices today and is part of the dental care we give to our patients. Our digital radiography is ultimately better for patient's health, care, and diagnosis. It creates better X-rays faster and reduces the amount of radiation patients receive by...