Preventive Dentistry Lincoln Park
Protect Your Smile Today, Enjoy Better Oral Health Tomorrow
Minimizing the risk of common oral health problems, like cavities and gum disease, is our dentists’ primary focus here at Oz Park Family Dental. With preventive services, including dental checkups and cleanings, oral cancer screenings, custom nightguards for bruxism, TMJ treatment, and more, we can protect your smile today so that you can enjoy better oral health tomorrow. If you are looking for a family dentist in Lincoln Park you can trust, call our office to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Oz Park Family Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- Decades of Delivering Superior Dental Care to Lincoln Park
- Dentists See Patients of All Ages
- Multiple Payment Options Available, Including Grand Advantage Plan
Dental Checkups
Regular dental checkups every six months allow our dentists to provide a more thorough examination of an individual’s teeth and gums. Although recommended by our Oz Park Family Dental team, the American Dental Association also encourages these biannual visits. Early detection is key to preventing the development and/or spread of dental decay, gum disease, and other similar problems. With the help of innovative technologies, we can provide accurate diagnoses and treatment for better oral health.
Dental Cleanings
Going hand-in-hand with dental checkups are professional cleanings that we recommend every six months. We give teeth the attention they deserve by removing plaque and tartar from the surfaces and around the gumline, which lowers the risk of bacterial infection. Our skilled hygienists will then floss and polish your teeth so that they feel healthy and clean when you leave.
Fluoride Treatment
Applying fluoride at the end of a dental checkup and cleaning helps strengthen existing tooth enamel while also protecting against future dental decay. Commonly found in tap water, food items, and toothpaste, you and your family are likely to be exposed to fluoride daily; however, if you or a loved one is prone to cavities, incorporating this natural mineral into your biannual visits can better safeguard your smile year-round.
Oral Cancer Screening
Twice each year, our Oz Park Family Dental team will perform an oral cancer screening as a way to potentially save your life. Our dentists will look for abnormalities and discolored patches of tissue throughout your mouth, as well as along your jaw and neck. If we find anything that might indicate a potential problem during the examination, we will recommend further testing to determine if oral cancer exists.
Nightguards for Teeth Grinding
Wearing a custom nightguard while you sleep is one of the most effective ways to alleviate jaw soreness and enamel erosion, both of which are caused by teeth grinding. Also referred to as bruxism, this habit can increase your risk of dental damage and TMJ; however, our dentists can equip you with a custom device that, instead of causing further harm to your teeth and jaw, will produce a more comfortable sleep while better protecting your smile.
TMJ Treatment
Alleviating jaw pain with TMJ treatment gives you the chance to embrace greater oral mobility so that you can enjoy a better quality of life. Whether caused by stress, unnecessary pressure, facial trauma, teeth grinding, or a misaligned bite, our Oz Park Family Dental team can treat the issue with custom occlusal splints. These devices alleviate persistent jaw discomfort and morning headaches, so you can wake up well-rested and without oral pain.