Preventive Dentistry Minneapolis
Protect the Smiles of You & Your Loved Ones
If you want to have a clean, healthy mouth for years to come, regular preventive care is the way to get there. Checkups, cleanings, and other preventive treatments are designed to catch small issues before they get worse. This makes all other treatments more effective and keeps your teeth and gums looking and feeling fresh. Our goal is to provide peace of mind and personalized recommendations, so you can take care of your teeth even when you’re not with us.
Why Choose Onyx Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- A Welcoming Multi-Lingual Dental Team
- Comprehensive Care for All Ages
- A Practice Built Around Accessibility
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Checkups and cleanings twice a year are foundational pillars of good oral health, and they're the easiest way to stay ahead of problems before they start. During your visit, our team will thoroughly clean your teeth, check for early signs of decay or gum disease, and take some time to answer any questions you have. Whether it's your first visit with us or a follow-up, we want to make sure you feel comfortable, not rushed.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease is stealthy, with symptoms like bleeding or swollen gums that are easy to attribute to less severe issues. However, when left unaddressed, it can cause severe inflammation and start to degrade the ligaments and bone that hold your teeth in place. That said, when it’s caught early, it's very manageable. Our team uses scaling and root planing, a deep-cleaning process that removes plaque and tartar buildup from below your gumline to stop the progression of the disease.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is simple, effective, and one of the most studied methods of protecting teeth used in dentistry today. It works by strengthening tooth enamel, making it more resistant to the acids and bacteria that cause decay over time. Treatment at our office only takes a few minutes and can benefit patients of any age, especially vulnerable baby teeth and adult teeth that are more prone to decay.
Dental Sealants
Your backmost teeth, molars and premolars, have deep grooves that make it easy for bacteria and food particles to get trapped. Because these areas are difficult to clean with brushing by itself, they're especially prone to developing cavities. Sealants create a smooth, durable barrier over these vulnerable spots, keeping these important teeth healthy. The application process is quick, painless, and can help protect your teeth for years.
Athletic Mouthguards / Sportsguards
If you or your child plays sports, a well-fitted mouthguard is one of the best ways to prevent a dental emergency. A mouthguard, even one off the shelf at a sporting-goods store, cushions impact and helps protect against chipped, cracked, or knocked-out teeth during physical activity. While any mouthguard is better than none, a custom-fitted one offers a personalized fit, making it far more comfortable and effective.
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