General Dentistry

Every good oral care routine should include regular trips to your dentist for a check-up and professional teeth cleaning. Those check-ups and cleanings are general dentistry services.

Did you know that general dentists do more than exams and cleanings? General dental care can involve a lot more to keep your mouth healthy and prevent minor issues from developing into major dental work.

What Is General Dentistry?

A general dentist is basically the primary care professional for your mouth, which means they keep an eye on your overall oral health. It’s recommended that you visit the dentist twice a year, or every six months.

General dentists can give you advice about how to adjust your oral care routine to prevent or address problem areas. For example, your dentist notices that your gums look a little inflamed, which could indicate early signs of gum disease. They can bring it to your attention and provide helpful tips so that the condition doesn’t worsen.

What Are Common General Dentistry Services?

General dentistry services keep your teeth and gums healthy. Typically, general dentists handle preventative dental care check-ups to make sure your mouth is healthy and identify any potential issues early.

A general dentistry appointment usually entails more than a look at your teeth! You will likely also have x-rays or imaging done to give your dentist a better idea about what’s going on beneath and between your teeth. Then, there’s the professional teeth cleaning that removes plaque and tartar buildup, smooths the tooth surfaces, and polishes teeth.

Since they are responsible for the overall health of your mouth, most general and family dentists do more than exams and cleanings. Additional general dental care they may perform include:

– Dental fillings are one of the most common general dental services. Though cavities are 100% preventable, general dentists treat plenty of cavities each year.
– When a tooth suffers too much damage, your dentist may recommend a crown. Dental crowns protect and support broken or weak teeth, correct your bite, and improve the appearance of discolored teeth.
– If you have a missing tooth, your general dentist might suggest a dental bridge to fill the gap.

General dental care also involves providing instruction and helpful information to keep your teeth and gums healthy and happy. Your dentist may recommend that you see a specialist or consider a treatment to improve your smile, like orthodontics.

The Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics Difference

At Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics, we provide high-quality, affordable dental care for people of all ages. Our state-of-the-art offices include cutting-edge technology and modern designs with many amenities to make you comfortable, including coffee stations and kid-centric play and treatment rooms.

Our teams provide thorough, professional exams every time, and we’ll attend to any immediate issues you have, including dental emergencies. We take special care to make sure every visit is comfortable and hassle-free.

We will answer all of your questions so that you can make informed health decisions and keep your mouth healthy. We’ll even explain the details in your preferred language, English or Spanish.