Preventive Dentistry Carrollton

Dental Checkups & Cleanings

Everyone loves the smooth, fresh-feeling surface of polished teeth. No matter how well you brush your teeth at home, deposits of mineralized plaque, known as tartar, adhere to certain areas of the teeth over time. These deposits create an ideal home for millions of harmful bacteria to grow. If left undisturbed, these bacteria produce a flood of toxins in the gums, which leads to gum disease.

Over time, this can create irreversible damage and devastating chronic problems in your mouth, including tooth loss. What’s more, the bacteria spread throughout your body and can help create or exacerbate various serious medical conditions.

Our registered dental hygienists and experienced dentist, Dr. Jordan, will help you maintain optimal health by removing these deposits from the tooth surfaces and conducting a thorough oral examination at each of your routine visits. We use professional-strength polishing paste that gently buffs away stains and microscopic plaque, leaving your teeth ultra-smooth and shiny. Since discoloration settles into the enamel of your teeth over time, this helps slow yellowing while maintaining a glassy surface for better cleansing. We’ll capture X-rays and look out for common signs of dental problems so we can step in and treat them before they have a chance to progress.

Oral Cancer Screenings

Among healthcare professionals, dentists and dental hygienists are in the best position to identify oral cancer at its earliest stages before this potentially deadly disease causes irreparable damage. In addition to regular examinations for any visible evidence of oral cancer, we also provide VELscope screenings which can detect abnormalities in the oral cavity long before they can be seen.

Fluoride Treatment

We encourage fluoride treatment after every dental cleaning you have with your hygienist. With an increase of fluoride intake, you’ll be less likely to develop cavities. Plus, the process is fast, 100% painless, and can help you avoid the need for other dental treatments in the future, like tooth-colored fillings. All we’ll do is apply a fluoridated varnish onto your teeth after your cleaning, allowing them to absorb the naturally derived mineral and fortify your protective dental enamel.

Dental Sealants

Imagine you could wrap a protective blanket on each tooth to keep it from developing a cavity. With dental sealants, you can! Our team can brush these clear protective sealants over temporary or permanent molars to offer long-term protection from the build-up of harmful oral bacteria. As a result, you or your child can rest-assured knowing your teeth will remain protected from dental decay.

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Nightguards for Bruxism

Do you wake up with a dull headache that lingers throughout the day? Does your jaw become tired after eating something chewy? Do your molars appear flat and ground-down? These are all signs that you could be grinding your teeth at night, which is a condition known as bruxism. Not only can the friction of both of your rows of teeth against each other cause dental damage like cracks and erode the protective enamel of your teeth, but the force of grinding can also lead to TMJ disorder. To prevent these disruptive and uncomfortable effects from developing, our team can create a customized nightguard for you to wear to cushion your jaw joints and teeth as you sleep.

TMJ Treatment

TMJ disorder affects the function of the two joints that hinge your lower jaw to your skull, called the temporomandibular joints. When the joints themselves or the muscles surrounding them become stressed or overworked, it can lead to lockjaw, neck and shoulder pain, migraines, and other uncomfortable side-effects. Dr. Jordan offers occlusal splints and equilibration to help restore balance to your bite and ease the strain on your jaw joints.