Preventive Care | Southbridge Dental

top of page

Family-Friendly General Dentistry in Southbridge, MA

We all know brushing at least twice daily and flossing once per day are the basics to a healthy smile. However, there are many preventive measures you can incorporate at any age to help protect your teeth from cavities and decay. We offer several preventive treatments to ward off future restorations.

Schedule Appointment

Exams and Cleaning

Dental Exams & Teeth Cleaning

During your biannual appointment, our team will conduct a thorough exam of your mouth, looking for any signs of gum inflammation or decay. During this exam, we’ll also perform an oral cancer screening to identify any pre-cancerous abnormalities or problem areas. We will then remove any built-up plaque and tartar while we clean and shine your teeth.

Fluoride Treatment

Fluoride Treatments

After your professional cleaning, we can apply a fluoride treatment to boost enamel strength and fight off bacteria that leads to cavities. Fluoride treatments don’t correct decay, but they do protect from future damage. Fluoride can be applied in a variety of ways including a brush-on paste or foam in a mouthpiece. Your specific treatment will be determined after your examination.

Dental Sealants

Dental Sealants

Sealants work similarly to fluoride treatments in the sense that they protect from future decay. However, sealants actually cover and seal the tiny grooves in your teeth to prevent food debris and bacteria from building up over time. Patients of all ages benefit from sealants, but it is a common preventive measure taken when adult teeth first erupt.

Mouthguards

Mouthguards

Athletic mouthguards are a great way to take precaution against dental emergencies. More often than we suspect, teeth can get broken or knocked out during physical activity. Wearing a mouthguard decreases these chances and can save you from an urgent situation. Similarly, mouthguards are a preventive measure taken to lessen the harm caused by grinding your teeth at night. Grinding your teeth can lead to tooth damage and recession.

TMJ and TMD

TMJ / TMD Therapy

Recurring jaw pain may mean you are suffering from TMJ disorder. TMJ disorder is when the temporomandibular joints, the two joints that connect each side of the jaw to the skull, become dysfunctional and lead to jaw pain. This pain can result in difficulty chewing or speaking. At Southbridge Dental Care, we provide TMJ treatment to relieve jaw pain and help TMJ function.

Headache Prevention

Headache Prevention

Stress, sleep disorders, snoring, and other occurrences can cause a person to grind or clench their teeth. When grinding or clenching becomes frequent or repetitive, your teeth become at risk for damage, and you may experience chronic headaches. At Southbridge Dental Care, we offer non-invasive headache treatment via custom oral appliances to help prevent chronic headaches from occurring.

Oral Cancer Screening

Oral Cancer Screening

Maintaining good oral hygiene habits and preventive visits like oral cancer screenings with our office can encourage a healthy smile. These can help catch mouth cancers early, increasing the chance of more available treatment options. If you need to schedule an oral cancer screening in Southbridge, please get in touch with our team so we can schedule you for a visit!

bottom of page