Preventive Dentistry Houston TX

Brushing and flossing your teeth is the easist method to keep your teeth feeling fresh and clean at home.

New patients receive a comprehensive examination which includes a screening for oral cancer, gum and bone disease, blood pressure, and systemic disorders. A routine oral exam is performed on established patients to determine any changes in dental and health status since the previous visit.

Tooth scaling is a service that involves using a tool that is specifically designed to break-apart and remove tartar. At Design Dental Group - Dr. Bibb's team uses a unique ultrasonic scaling tool for more patient comfort. One of the Design Dental Group hygienists gently runs the tooth scaling tool along the front and back surfaces of teeth with any signs of tartar which effectively cleans the gumline and smooths the tooth enamel.

Each person's oral health is unique and the stage and current condition of the teeth and gums will dictate how involved a deep cleaning is as well as how long it takes to heal. Usually a deep cleaning is done one-half of the mouth at a time and healing takes about a day or two.

Sealants are one of the easiest preventive dental procedures that can be done. Sealing your teeth can be done in a single dental visit and is entirely painless!

Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums, which gradually lead to the destruction of the support of your natural teeth. These diseases affect more than 80% of Americans by the age of 45.