Periodontal / Preventive Dentistry in Pleasant Grove

Have you ever seen a person with a mouth like this in public?  Here is one of our patients who came in with a gum / bone disease called periodontitis.  Notice the hardened black plaque around the gumline and the swollen red gums?  The first picture is before we started, the second picture is mid treatment after we have preformed root planning on the patient's right side only and had done some bonding in his front tooth.  You can see the difference in health of those gums from one side to the next in the second picture!

The basis of sound dental care is routine cleaning and maintenance. We customize cleanings on the basis of your periodontal, (gums and bone), health. We utilize medicated gels along with prescription mouth rinses in problem areas if necessary. Ultrasonic scalers are sometimes used to make the procedure more comfortable and effective as well.
 

Sealants should be used as part of a child's total preventive dental care. Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings which are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth). Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs in these surfaces. Sealants cover the chewing surfaces to prevent decay. Applying sealants does not require drilling or removing tooth structure. It is an easy three-step process: We clean the tooth with a special toothpaste. A special cleansing liquid, on a tiny piece of cotton, is rubbed gently on the tooth and is washed off. Finally, the sealant is painted on the tooth. It takes about a minute for the sealant to form a protective shield. One sealant application can last for as long as 5 to 10 years. Sealants should be checked regularly, and reapplied if they are no longer in place.

Children and adults at high risk of dental decay may benefit from using additional fluoride products, including dietary supplements (for children who do not have adequate levels of fluoride in their drinking water), mouth rinses, and professionally applied gels and varnishes.

David Daynes DDS is a general dentist offering periodontal care, root planning, dental prophies and cleanings to the residents of Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Cedar Hills, American Fork, Orem, Highland and surrounding areas of Utah County.   Call now or send a online appointment request, we welcome new patients into our practice and look forward to serving you!