Preventative Dental Care

Brushing and flossing are probably already part of your oral health routine. However, there is more to good oral health than replacing your tube of toothpaste or your box of floss when you run out.

Booking an appointment with Dr. Roach for a comprehensive periodontal evaluation is essential for your oral health, and for your medical health as well! Did you know that untreated gum conditions can lead to heart attack, stroke, and premature births in expectant mothers? In addition, diabetes can be difficult to control with periodontal problems present. Alzheimers Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and obesity all have been shown to have a strong correlation with periodontal disease.

The Most Important Benefits

Not only does seeing Dr. Roach make certain you get the wholesome, perfect smile you’re looking for, but it can also be good for you in a number of other ways. Here are just a few of the great benefits of preventative dental care.

• Many health conditions show their earliest symptoms in your mouth. Conditions like diabetes, oral cancer, and even osteoporosis can be caught by your dentist before they become serious.
• Left untreated, gum disease can actually cause serious infections in other parts of your body. Because the culprit behind gum disease is bacteria, you can avoid serious health problems down the line. If you’re pregnant, you not only risk your own health, but that of your unborn child as well.
• Choosing regular checkups may actually help you save money in the long run. Having Dr. Roach identify and resolve simple problems like dental cavities right away may mean you don’t require more serious procedures like root canals or extractions later in life.

What to Expect

Once you’ve scheduled your regular checkup with Dr. Roach and the Jollyville Dental team, you may wonder what a typical appointment involves. In most cases, dental x-rays will be taken with state of the art equipment as soon as you arrive. The Jollyville Dental team uses digital equipment that exposes you to 90% less radiation than the traditional x-ray.

Your teeth will then be carefully checked for decay, broken fillings, fractures, and abnormalities.

He will not only look at your teeth, but he’ll also perform a periodontal inspection of your gums and a cancer screening in your mouth. In addition, he will carefully evaluate your bite and the movement of your jaw as well.

During the exam, don’t hesitate to communicate concerns or problems that you’ve noticed. Talk about your oral hygiene routine so Dr. Roach can get a good overview of your dental health. After Dr. Roach has taken a careful look, he’ll talk with you about any necessary treatment plans for problems he’s noticed. Schedule your treatments accordingly, and you’ll be on your way to the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted!

OraVerse

Routine dental procedures often require local anesthetic that can alter the course of your day. It’s tough to have lunch with a client, participate in a conference call, or direct a meeting after you’ve had a local anesthetic injected at your practitioner’s office, so we’re offering a brand new service that lets you get back to your routine sooner – OraVerse.

Many patients experience numbness for hours after leaving, but one injection of OraVerse before you leave can change all of that. The only product of its kind, OraVerse can eliminate the ongoing numbness in minutes, helping to ensure that you’re smiling as soon as you return to the office.

Faster recovery is a must for many individuals, and if you think OraVerse might be right for you after your next visit, give us a call today.

Book Now!

The investment you make now by scheduling regular checkups with Dr. Roach will pay off in the years to come. What are you waiting for? Schedule your six month checkup today!