Our Services
Prevention is key to maintaining a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles. Dr. Davis and his team at My Sherman Dentist are pleased to offer comprehensive preventive dentistry services, including regular exams and cleanings, to halt the onset or progression of dental disease. If you’re in the Texoma area and are looking for exceptional care with a warm, personalized touch, we invite you to contact us to schedule an appointment today!
“Prevention and early intervention for long-term healthy and beautiful smiles.”
How Often Do You Need to See Your Dentist?
Most dental professionals recommend visiting your dentist twice yearly for routine dental exams and cleanings. However, this may vary depending on your unique oral health needs. Factors like gum disease, an increased risk of tooth decay, or specific health concerns may require more frequent visits. Dr. Davis will help you determine the ideal frequency of preventive dental visits to maintain optimal oral health.
Tooth-by-Tooth Exams | Digital Dental X-Rays | Oral Cancer Screenings | Preventive Care | Fluoride Treatments | Personalized Treatment Plans
Tooth-by-Tooth Exams
Digital Dental X-Rays
Oral Cancer Screenings
Preventive Care
Fluoride Treatments
Personalized Treatment Plans
What Happens During a Dental Exam?
- Dental X-Rays: We typically take digital dental X-rays with minimal radiation exposure or panoramic X-rays, which are more comfortable for those with a strong gag reflex. Our cutting-edge imaging tools uncover early signs of problems, like tooth decay, cysts, or bone loss, ensuring prompt treatment.
- Dental Exam: Dr. Davis will perform a thorough examination of your gums, teeth, oral cavity, bite (occlusion), and any dental restorations to rule out potential problems. Early detection ensures prompt treatment, preventing minor problems from progressing and becoming serious concerns.
- Oral Cancer Screening:Oral cancer screenings include a visual examination of your mouth, tongue, lips, and throat for signs of abnormal tissues, lumps, or sores. These non-invasive screenings can help detect oral cancer in its earliest stages, significantly improving the chances of positive treatment outcomes.
- Personalized Treatment Plan: Davis will discuss any concerns that your exam uncovers. He will work with you to create a customized treatment plan to address immediate needs and outline preventive measures to keep your smile at its best.
What Happens During a Dental Cleaning?
- Dental Cleaning: Our dental hygienist will use an ultrasonic scaler to gently and thoroughly clean plaque and tartar buildup from your teeth and gum line. Regular dental cleanings have been shown to significantly reduce your risk of tooth decay, gum inflammation, and bad breath.
- Fluoride Treatment: We typically recommend fluoride varnish application after dental cleanings to remineralize your tooth enamel and prevent tooth decay. Fluoride is one of the most effective tools in the battle against cavities.
What Is the Importance of Preventive Dental Care?
Regular dental exams and cleanings help lower the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and even tooth loss. They also identify problems in their earliest stages, preventing them from advancing and requiring extensive treatments down the road. This is why most dental insurance plans cover preventive dental visits every six months.
Preventive care goes beyond maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. Studies show a strong connection between untreated gum disease and serious health concerns, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and low birth weight. We highly recommend that everyone, especially those at risk of dental disease and pregnant women, keep up with regular dental exams and professional cleanings to prevent dental disease from developing or progressing.
Dental Exams and Cleanings Near Me Serving Sherman, TX, and the Texoma Area
If you have not been to a dentist in the last six months, contact My Sherman Dentist today. We’re always happy to answer your questions, address your concerns, and get you on track to a lifetime of healthy smiles. Are you ready to take charge of your oral health?
Call 903-444-9500 to schedule your appointment or request an appointment online today.