Preventive Dentistry – Maple Valley, WA
Fighting Off Cavities for Healthier Long-Term Smiles
Regular dental checkups and cleanings are the foundational component of preventive dentistry. At-home oral hygiene is important, but at Four Corners Family Dentistry, we provide services that are designed to fight off cavities, prevent gum disease, and mitigate dental injuries for patients of all ages. As a trusted dental practice in Maple Valley, our team is here to make sure you and your loved ones enjoy healthier smiles in the years ahead, so if it’s been more than six months since your last dental visit, call and schedule an appointment with our team today.
Why Choose Four Corners Family Dentistry for Preventive Dentistry?
- High-Resolution Digital X-Rays for More Accurate Diagnoses
- Dental Patients of All Ages Are Welcome
- Dental Team Will Maximize Available Insurance Benefits
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Keeping your teeth free of cavities and your gums void of harmful bacteria is what you can expect when arriving for a six-month dental checkup and cleaning. Our team is here to keep your smile healthy by catching problems in their earliest stages while also providing tips and educational insight into ways you can maintain better oral health throughout the year. This includes adopting good oral hygiene practices at home, developing a nutrient-rich diet, giving up bad habits (i.e., smoking), and protecting your teeth during games or at night while you sleep.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Four Corners Family Dentistry doesn’t believe in taking chances with patients’ overall health, which is why we incorporate oral cancer screenings during regular checkups. What requires only a few minutes can save your life, as our team is trained to identify early symptoms that are commonly linked to oral cancer, such as white or red patches of tissue on the mouth, lesions that fail to heal, loose teeth, etc. The sooner we discover areas of concern, the greater the chances of successful treatment and improved lifelong health.
Children’s Dentistry
Children’s dentistry services promote good oral health and hygiene, allowing growing and developing smiles to thrive as they enter each new stage of life. Our team is experienced in not only checking for cavities and dental decay, but we also administer fluoride treatments to safeguard against future cavities, dental sealants to protect molars, and custom athletic mouthguards to reduce potential damage while on the field.
Gum Disease Treatment
If you want your gums to remain a healthy part of your smile, gum disease treatment at Four Corners Family Dentistry will eliminate infection and restore the protective nature of these soft oral tissues. Instead of allowing bacteria to spread and cause bleeding, swelling, and tenderness, we can target harmful particles with scaling and root planing, as well as antibiotic therapy. This approach lowers the chances of potential bone and tooth loss, so you can continue to enjoy a complete and healthy smile.
Fluoride Treatment
Adding fluoride treatment to the end of dental checkups is a great way to protect teeth from the harmful effects of dental decay – a benefit both children and adults can enjoy. By applying it to the surfaces of teeth, the fluoride helps strengthen existing enamel while also creating a barrier of protection. Although you and your family may receive fluoride through your tap water, toothpaste, or various foods, additional treatment may be recommended, especially if you’re prone to cavities.
Dental Sealants
A child’s molars and premolars deserve ample protection from food debris and bacteria, which is why dental sealants are an important preventive service we offer to keep growing smiles healthy and cavity-free. These teeth contain pits and crevices that make it easy for harmful particles to become trapped, so to minimize the potential damage to these chewing surfaces, our team can apply a clear sealant that can last up to a decade.
Athletic Mouthguards/ Sportsguards
A trip to the emergency dentist’s office can be avoided if you equip your child or teenager with a customized athletic mouthguard. Absorbing the impact of any excessive pressure will not only protect against harmful damage, like a knocked-out or broken tooth, but it will also keep more money in your pocket, as your child will not need restorative dental care. With a custom oral appliance, your teenager will appreciate the comfortable material and fit, making it easier for them to wear it throughout the big game.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Although it’s common for teeth to experience wear and tear over the years, the effects of enamel erosion can be significantly reduced when wearing a custom nightguard while you sleep. Instead of learning that your teeth grinding is causing harm to your pearly whites, as well as increasing your risk of developing TMJ, we can outfit you with a custom nightguard that keeps your upper and lower arches from touching. Continued use will help you maintain a pain-free smile in the years to come.