{"id":331,"date":"2019-05-11T05:30:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-11T05:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/?post_type=provide_health&amp;p=331"},"modified":"2019-05-11T05:30:43","modified_gmt":"2019-05-11T05:30:43","slug":"preventive","status":"publish","type":"provide_health","link":"https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/?provide_health=preventive","title":{"rendered":"Preventive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Preventive dentistry is the practice of caring for your teeth to keep them healthy in order to avoid cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, and prolong their natural life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">There are many forms of preventive dentistry, such as daily brushing, dentist visits for cleanings and evaluations, and tooth-friendly eating habits. To maintain optimal oral health, Mint Family Dental recommends visits to the dentist at least every six months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Children should be taught proper oral hygiene at an early age so that they can proactively prevent tooth and gum disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Benefits Of Preventive Dentistry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Some health problems that may be linked to poor oral health are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Osteoporosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Respiratory disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Premature birth and low birth weight may also be linked to poor oral health. You should continue to practice or adopt good preventive oral health if you\u2019re pregnant. This includes visiting your dentist for routine checkups during your pregnancy.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\">Below are some useful and common preventive dental services that our practice provides:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Cleanings, Exams And X-Rays<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Professional cleanings are as important to your dental health as daily brushing and flossing. Twice yearly dental check-ups and cleanings help catch problems when they are small and easier to treat. Left unattended, small treatable problems become worse and may require more extensive, expensive procedures to repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cleaning-Exam_xray.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dental-sealant-300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dental-sealant-300.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dental-sealant-300-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/dental-sealant-300-768x343.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"168\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Sealants<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Sealant is a special plastic coating on the back teeth to prevent decay. Back teeth are most likely to get decayed, so the protective layer of this plastic protects the tooth.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\">There are two types of resin-based sealants available today, filled and unfilled. Filled sealants are a combination of resins, chemicals, and fillers. The purpose of the filler is to increase bonding strength and resistance to abrasion and wear. Unfilled sealants have a higher ratio of resin to filler material, and do not need to be adjusted with a dental handpiece; they are in essence self-occluding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Dental Prophylaxis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Prophylaxis is an important part of daily check-up routine. In this treatment, if needed, antibiotic may be administered to prevent any microbial growth in the gum and the pulp chamber. Prophylaxis is a thorough cleaning procedure along with the evaluation of gum health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/prophylaxis.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/prophylaxis.jpg 410w, https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/prophylaxis-300x225.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"280\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Gum Disease<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Our Dentists offer patients both traditional and advanced procedures for maintaining healthy teeth and gums \u2014 and their overall health \u2014 throughout their lifetimes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Oral Cancer Screening<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">During your dental visit, we will talk about your health history and examine you for signs of mouth and\/or throat cancer. Regular visits to Mint Family Dental clinic can improve the chances that any suspicious changes in your oral health will be caught early, at a time when cancer can be treated more easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Oral_Cancer_Orange_CT_dentist.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Oral_Cancer_Orange_CT_dentist.jpg 573w, https:\/\/mintfamilydentalpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Oral_Cancer_Orange_CT_dentist-300x194.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"242\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":147,"template":"","class_list":["post-331","provide_health","type-provide_health","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Preventive - Mint Family Dental Pottstown. 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