The goal of preventive dentistry is simple: keep your teeth and gums healthy so small issues never become large ones. At Family Dentistry of Yorktown, Dr. Jennifer Wachs, DDS, and Dr. Ken Wachs follow the guidance of the American Dental Association in tailoring a preventive plan to each patient. A comprehensive oral exam, supported by low-radiation digital X-rays and an oral cancer screening, helps us find cavities, gum changes, and other concerns while they are easiest to treat. Professional cleanings remove the plaque and tartar that brushing misses, and our hygienists use gentle piezoelectric instruments to do it efficiently. Fluoride treatments help strengthen enamel against decay, and custom mouth guards protect teeth from sports injuries or nighttime grinding. Families from Yorktown Heights, Granite Springs, and the rest of Northern Westchester rely on these routine visits to keep their smiles healthy.
Due for a checkup? Call Family Dentistry of Yorktown at 914-245-9881 and book a preventive visit with Dr. Jennifer Wachs or Dr. Ken Wachs.
An oral examination is a visual inspection of the mouth, head, and neck, performed to detect abnormalities. Low radiation digital imaging allows for a more complete examination, helping the doctor to detect cavities, problems in existing dental restorations, gum and bone recession or other abnormal conditions within the mouth, head and neck area.
A dental cleaning, also known as an oral prophylaxis, is the removal of dental plaque and tartar (calculus) from the teeth. Specialized instruments are used to gently remove these deposits without harming the teeth. First, an ultrasonic device that emits vibrations and is cooled by water is used to loosen larger pieces of tartar. Next, hand tools are used to manually remove smaller deposits and smooth the tooth surfaces. Once all the tooth surfaces have been cleaned of tartar and plaque, the teeth are polished.
Fluoride is a natural substance that helps strengthen teeth and prevent decay. Fluoride treatments are administered at this office as an important component of pediatric dental treatment. The fluoride is applied to the teeth in a gel, foam, or varnish form.
Our office can fabricate custom oral appliances that can protect your teeth and gums during sports, alleviate sleep apnea symptoms to provide an open airway while you sleep, or relieve stress on the temporomandibular joint caused by clenching or grinding of the teeth.
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure used to treat gum disease. During the scaling process, specialized dental instruments are used to remove dental plaque and calculus from beneath the gums. Planing is the procedure used to smooth the tooth roots after the scaling process. Root planing helps the gums heal and reattach themselves to a cleaner and smoother root surface.
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