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Preventative Dentistry |
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| Make an Appointment with Dr. Griffith Today |
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| Call: 1.606.874.9311 |
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Preventative Dentistry |
| Dr. Griffith recommends that certain procedures be performed at regular dental visits as part of your proper dental hygiene. This preventative dentistry prevents problems before they start, corrects routine problems before they worsen, and identifies serious oral problems so they can be properly treated. |
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| Dental Exams
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| Regular dental exams are a crucial part of preventative dentistry because they allow Dr. Griffith to address dental problems in their early stages, and to identify serious problems. Most people need an exam every six months, but Dr. Griffith may recommend more frequent visits depending on your circumstances. |
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| Cleaning
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| Regular dental cleanings by Dr. Griffith or his dental hygienist are part of a proper oral hygiene program. Cleanings help fight plaque, the major cause of tooth decay, gingivitis and serious gum disease. |
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| Scaling
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| Plaque that remains on teeth eventually hardens into tartar, which is virtually impossible to remove with brushing and flossing alone. Scaling is the deep-cleaning procedure Dr. Griffith or hygienist uses to scrape the tartar off your teeth at and below the gumline. |
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| Polishing
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| Polishing is often the last step of a dental cleaning, scaling, and some restorative procedures. It smoothes and polishes teeth or restoration surface and removes some stains. |
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