Wilmington Dentist Preventative Dentistry

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The best way to treat dental problems is to prevent them. Your personalized "check up" interval, which is usually six months, depending on your dental health, helps your dentist to protect you from problems before they become more serious.

Routine cleanings & examinations

Routine cleanings and examinations are the best defense against dental disease. Drs. Gioffre and Frattali check their patients for dental decay and periodontal (gum) disease, and also examine for any signs of oral cancer.

Scaling & root planing

Wilmington Dentist - Dental scaling

Scaling and root planing are non-surgical procedures in which the hygienist removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line. Root surfaces are cleaned and smoothed with specially designed instruments. It is important to remove the plaque and tartar from the pockets. Bacterial toxins irritate the gums, and plaque and the rough surfaces of tartar are a breeding ground for bacteria.

Preventative services and products available in our office include:

Prevention is the best treatment! A thorough Periodontal Examination is part of our New Patient Examination Experience, so that we may continually monitor you for even the earliest signs of disease.  At each preventive care check-up, we’ll review, update and reevaluate your periodontal health records.

Our dental hygienists have years of experience and ongoing education – they are gentle, thorough treatment providers and educators. We are pleased that patients look forward to coming to see us and having their teeth cleaned.

Drs. Gioffre and Frattali ensure the entire staff is trained in promoting and demonstrating proper home care habits, as well as promoting a balanced diet low in sugars that promotes not only healthy smiles, but healthy lifestyles.

Call our Wilmington dentist office to learn more about preventative dentistry services.