General & Preventive Dentistry
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For all of your general and preventive dentistry needs, Inspira Dental Care is here to help!
Our dentists in Winston-Salem and the Mocksville areas take extra care when conducting examinations and screenings, carefully inspecting each tooth and every hard-to-reach area of your mouth to ensure any problems are found and properly addressed. In addition, you’ll receive proper instruction on ways you can maintain your smile and easily prevent common issues like cavities. Together, we’ll help create a plan for your dental care that will help resolve existing dental problems and prevent future ones from emerging.
The Need for Preventive and General Dentistry Services
General and preventive dentistry is a crucial component of good oral hygiene, and we understand how important it is to stay on top of teeth cleanings and regular exams to keep teeth looking their best, as well as reduce your risk for potential issues like decay, disease, and breakage. If you do not keep up with regular teeth cleanings and exams, the likelihood of these issues increases exponentially.
By taking preventive measures, however, you can generally avoid any costly and time-consuming treatments. Our doctors are here to answer any questions you may have regarding your teeth, offering advice on how best to maintain your smile. Our customized care is always provided in a comfortable environment with our local doctors, who are both gentle and friendly and ensure you get the best possible care.
Regular Check-ups and Teeth Cleaning
While brushing your teeth twice daily is an essential step in oral health maintenance, it can still leave some plaque buildup behind. Left untreated, this plaque buildup can worsen into new problems that can affect your dental health. At Inspira Dental Care, teeth cleanings are more than just a routine procedure. Your teeth will be inspected for signs of decay, and your gums will be evaluated for signs of infection or disease. After any necessary X-rays are taken, the teeth are scraped, flossed, and polished. During your teeth cleaning appointment, our dentist will review preventive care tips with you to help keep your teeth healthy and strong.
Our office is proud to provide digital x-rays to our patients, which use an electronic sensor to grab images of your teeth for a closer inspection. Digital x-rays don’t require processing, which makes the image quickly available and prevents unnecessary waste. Your dentist will review your x-ray with you, showing exactly where any problems lie or where you could see issues arise in the future.
Oral Cancer Screening
We perform oral cancer screenings at every examination. Oral cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that affects the tissues of the mouth and throat and can be fatal if not caught early, so it’s important to get regular screenings to ensure that any signs or symptoms of oral cancer are detected promptly. While your smile is of the utmost importance to us, your safety and health always come first.
Tooth Extraction
In some cases, a tooth may need to be extracted due to decay or damage beyond repair. We ensure that tooth extractions are done efficiently and with as little discomfort as possible. In addition, we offer sedation dentistry options to those who may feel anxious about the procedure. Our team of dental professionals will ensure that all your needs are met throughout the entire extraction process.
Composite Dental Fillings
Dental fillings are the go-to solution when cavities or other minor decay arise. At Inspira Dental Care, we offer tooth-colored composite resin fillings that give teeth a natural look while protecting teeth from further damage. This type of filling allows our dentist to choose the color that most closely matches the shade of your teeth, leaving the filling nearly invisible for a natural appearance. We also ensure that the filling fits comfortably in your tooth, does not disrupt your bite, and prevents issues from emerging down the road. Our dentists only offer mercury-free fillings, so you’ll never have to worry about the potential health risks associated with silver fillings.
Get Oral Health Maintenance in Winston-Salem NC
Whether you are looking for a dentist in Mocksville or the Winston-Salem area, our dentists at Inspira Dental Care are here to provide you with the best possible care. Our team of professionals is dedicated to making your teeth and gums healthy through regular check-ups, teeth cleanings, oral cancer screenings, dental fillings, and teeth extractions. We understand that the dentist’s office can be nerve-wracking, which is why we strive to provide a warm and friendly environment for all our patients. Contact us today to make an appointment and experience inspired dental care.