General and Preventive Dentistry
Chester Dental Arts provides a wide-range of dentistry options that are meant to help you prevent cavities, tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health problems. By keeping up with your general dentistry and hygiene needs, you’ll be empowered to continue your oral healthcare at home and to promote a lifetime of healthy smiles for you and your family. Learn more about the many general and preventive dentistry procedures available here at our practice!
Oral Exams and Teeth Cleanings
The cornerstone of any healthy mouth! Regular oral exams allow our team to examine your teeth and gums to get a good look at how your oral health is progressing. Regular exams allow us to identify any issues as early as possible, and treat them before they develop into worsening conditions. Professional dental cleanings also help support your at-home oral hygiene habits, helping to prevent dental decay and gum disease as much as possible. We recommend at least two oral exams and cleanings per year.
Tooth decay isn’t fun, but dental fillings are the ideal solution to preventing that decay from spreading further. Tooth-colored fillings are made from a composite, non-mercury substance and offer both functional and aesthetic benefits. They’re not only durable, but look as close to your natural tooth color as possible!
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Sealants
Often recommended for children and adults who are prone to tooth decay, sealants are a safe, durable plastic material that coats the chewing surfaces of rear teeth. This helps protect these areas and hard-to-reach crevices that are more susceptible to decay and help in the prevention of cavities.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Have you given any thought to visiting the dentist for a cancer screening? At Chester Dental Arts, this is a routine part of your regular oral examinations. Since we’re getting to know your mouth so well, your oral exams are a great time to check for early signs of oral cancer, which can pose a serious life-threatening health risk. Just like any cancer, the signs may not be so apparent early on. That’s why it’s important to take note of any abnormalities and let us know of your concerns as soon as you have them. After all, one evaluation could be all you need for a successful early treatment.
Gum Disease Prevention
Let’s talk about gums. When you think of at-home oral hygiene, you may not think about them all that much. But our gums are just as vital to our oral health as our teeth are, and periodontal disease could affect over 70% of persons over the age of 40. By visiting us for your regular appointments and cleanings, we can help you avoid the development of gum disease, or catch it early so you can begin treatments for it before it continues on to more serious stages.
Mouth Rinses
Sometimes we need a little extra help to make sure our breath is as fresh as possible. Professional-grade mouth rinses are a great way to do so, especially if you’re having trouble with regular at-home hygiene. Our FDA-monitored mouth rinses are:
Cosmetic Mouth Rinses – A great way to reach and maintain fresh breath for all occasions. They also help clean the surface of the teeth and break down oral bacteria.
Therapeutic Mouth Rinses – As an extra benefit to fresh breath, these mouth rinses also help prevent some oral diseases. Antiplaque rinses have shown to be highly effective in breaking down the plaque that builds on teeth, while fluoride rinses kill cavity-causing bacteria.
Health Concerns
If you think something just isn’t right in your mouth – call us! You know your own mouth better than anyone else. If you have concerns about your oral health, about a product you’ve been using, or don’t feel quite right after a treatment, alert our team right away. We’re always happy to help.
