Every member of your family, from the youngest to the oldest, needs routine dental care to keep their teeth and gums healthy and strong. Which is why we offer family dentistry! In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about family dentistry and urges you to schedule a visit now before the holidays are here.
Routine Exams and Cleanings
We urge patients of all ages and their families to see us for a checkup and cleaning every six months. When you stop in every few months, we can monitor your smile and catch possible problems like tooth decay or gum disease in the early stages, treating them before they threaten smile stability. We also screen for oral cancer too. These visits are beneficial for kids as well as adults. In the same visit, we will clean the teeth to remove all plaque and tartar, helping smiles stay healthy and strong, as the buildup is linked to a higher risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease.
Pediatric Dentistry for Little Smiles
Our team offers exams and cleanings for kids, but we also have unique treatments to help lower the risk of tooth decay. For example, we can offer fluoride treatments and dental sealants to help lower the risk of tooth decay. The application of these treatments takes only seconds, and can provide protection from cavities. Fluoride can be applied during the exam to strengthen enamel, and sealants coat the rear teeth to fight cavities for years to come.
Bruxism and TMJ Disorder
Our team can also address common jaw joint disorders like TMJ disorder or bruxism. With TMJ disorder, strain on your jaw joints causes issues opening and closing your mouth, and leads to a host of uncomfortable symptoms. With bruxism, you grind and clench your teeth on a nightly basis, which weakens enamel and even damages teeth, leaving them vulnerable to issues like tooth decay and infection. Symptoms of both could include jaw and facial pain, headaches and migraines, and aches in the neck and shoulders, as well as toothaches and sensitivity. We can offer relief with a custom oral appliance, which helps shift the balance of the bite to ease TMJ-related symptoms and prevent further damage from bruxism.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
With sleep apnea, you stop breathing multiple times a night, which interrupts your REM sleep and leaves you feeling tired. You could also suffer from chronic snoring as part of this disorder. With an oral appliance, we can custom-fit a device that is worn as you sleep. The appliance then gently shifts your jaw and tongue forward, which prevents the collapse of soft tissues so you breathe without interruption and feel more rested and alert.
Custom Mouthguards
We also create custom athletic mouthguard for kids and adults. So, if you play full contact sports or martial arts, we can create a mouthguard that offers a greater level of protection than standard boil-and-bite options.
Nitrous Oxide
We want to ensure that treatment is a comfortable experience, even if you have anxiety about your visit. With nitrous oxide, we offer a mild and effective calming agent through a mask over your nose. You breathe in the gas and enter a deep state of calm, with little to no memory of the procedure. The effects can be adjusted during the procedure, and they wear off once the treatment ends, so you can drive yourself home or even return to work or school.
Emergency Dental Care
Our team is also proud to offer dental emergency care! When we treat dental emergencies, we can take on injured teeth to prevent the onset of cavities or infection down the road. Even if your injury occurs outside of normal business hours, reach out so we can find a time to see you quickly and offer treatment. If you have any questions about our approach to family dentistry, or if you need to schedule a checkup and cleaning visit, feel free to do so now. A visit now means that we can see you before the holidays are here, and help you greet 2025 with a healthier and brighter smile. You can also use your remaining 2024 dental insurance benefits and health savings account funds before they expire at the end of the year.
Schedule An Appointment for Family Dentistry
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and a full smile again with family dentistry. You can schedule an appointment with the team at My Dentist in Londonderry, NH, today by calling 603-965-3407. Let’s start a new year with a better smile, talk to our team about family dentistry right away!
