3 Reasons We Believe In Preventive Dentistry
Preventive dentistry is a phrase you have probably heard many times in conjunction with Wurzbach Parkway Family Dental. This is because, we believe that the oral and overall health of our patients is important, making it one of our top priorities. What truly does preventive dentistry mean? We believe that it means proactively caring for our patients and their oral health needs, in an effort to prevent future dental issues.
This is why we recommend that patients come in for a thorough exam and cleaning every six months, as opposed to when they experience oral pain or discomfort. Many patients who visit more traditional dentists don’t realize how many benefits preventive dentistry has. We believe in empowering our patients with knowledge, such as the top three reasons preventive dentistry is vital to pristine oral and overall health.
Preventive dentistry gives patients the ability to avoid serious dental illnesses.
These 6-month dental visits allow our dentists to determine whether or not a patient may be susceptible to certain dental problems in the future. This gives the patients the chance to make habitual or dietary changes to avoid potential issues, as well as the opportunity for preventive dental treatment options. Our dentists use cutting-edge research and treatment to ensure that our patients receive the best dental health options available. We believe each patient deserves to feel comfortable in their own smile, which starts with preventive oral health.
Preventive dentistry prevents more than just oral diseases!
Preventive dentistry may focus on oral illnesses, however, it can prevent a variety of systemic diseases as well. One of the most notorious dental illnesses is periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. Through the Oral Systemic Link, periodontal disease has been connected to 90% of systemic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, strokes, Alzheimer’s, a variety of cancers and even diabetes! Therefore, preventing periodontal disease plays a large role in our patients’ overall health, not just their oral health. In fact, your dentist can readily identify a variety of non-oral diseases before your general doctor can.
Preventive dental care saves each patient a significant amount of money!
It should be no surprise that preventing future dental issues is a great way to save money. In fact, how much money our patients actually save is quite shocking! For every dollar our patients spend on preventive dental care, they are saving $8 to $50 on emergency dental procedures. Patients who also practice good oral hygiene save even more! We believe that preventive dentistry is the future of dental treatment. By preventing oral illnesses before they become major health issues, we can protect patients from invasive treatments, while also saving them money!
This approach to dental medicine gives us the ability to treat problems before they become major dental issues. Ideally, we would love to assist patients in avoiding these dental issues altogether. At Wurzbach Parkway Family Dental, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the best care the dental industry has to offer. We believe that preventive dentistry is the cutting-edge approach our patients need to achieve their healthiest selves. For more information on preventive dentistry, please feel free to contact us.
