Preventive Dentistry Silver Spring
Putting Your Health First by Preserving
Your Smile
By focusing on protecting your smile and proactively addressing small dental concerns, we aim to prevent dental problems from having a serious impact on your quality of life and health. If you haven’t seen a dentist in the last six months, we encourage you to reach out and plan a visit with our phenomenal team!
Why Choose The Dental Office at Leisure World for Preventive Dentistry?
- Serving Leisure World & Silver Spring for 40+ Years
- Dentistry Just for Adults Age 55 & Up
- Excellent Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Semi-annual checkups and cleanings are an important part of maintaining a healthy smile. At these visits, Dr. DeVries will complete a thorough examination of existing dental work to make sure it’s all still functional and healthy, as well as keep an eye out for any possible developing issues. One of our skilled dental hygienists will also clean, floss, and polish your teeth, removing all plaque and tartar above the gumline to prevent issues like gum disease from developing.
Nightguards for Bruxism/Grinding
If you grind and clench your teeth at night, it can cause a variety of unwanted symptoms, such as daily headaches, jaw pain, and dental damage. A custom-made nightguard can help protect your smile to prevent cracked teeth, worn restorations, as well as prevent cascading concerns from developing, such as TMJ disorder.
Oral Cancer Screenings
At your routine checkups, our team will complete a quick but important oral cancer screening. This involves a tactile examination of the inside of your mouth, as well as your neck and jaw area, for signs of abnormal growths, rough patches, and other oral cancer symptoms. These screenings help identify the disease early on for more successful treatment.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a naturally derived mineral that is added to local water sources and found throughout nature. It’s best known for its ability to strengthen enamel, which is the outermost layer of your teeth. If you’re not receiving enough fluoride or you’re at a high risk of developing cavities, we may recommend a supplemental fluoride treatment at the end of your checkup and cleaning.
Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment
When it comes to your existing natural teeth, our goal is to preserve as much of their structure as we can. Silver diamine fluoride treatment (SDF) is a non-invasive alternative to dental fillings that allows our team to arrest decay and protect your teeth. All that’s required is to brush the SDF liquid over the compromised tooth. It’s that simple!