Preventive Dentistry Santa Fe
Keeping Your Smile Radiant and Problem-Free
Maintaining a healthy smile on your own isn’t easy; even if you’re on top of daily oral hygiene, it’s not enough to fully protect your smile. That’s why Dr. Zhang and his team are here to help you with this crucial task—seeing them twice a year for routine preventive dentistry in Santa Fe will ensure that your smile remains beautiful and healthy in the long run. If it’s been six months or longer since your last visit, don’t wait to give us a call!
Why Choose Juniper Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- Cozy Dental Office with Modern Amenities
- Friendly and Accommodating Dental Staff
- An Up-Close View with Intraoral Cameras
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
During these visits, Dr. Zhang and his team will carefully examine your mouth for signs of concern, such as tooth decay, gum disease, and other issues that are difficult to detect on your own. This also includes an oral cancer screening; though this disease is serious, it’s normally quite treatable if detected early on. Following your dental checkup, our hygienist team will thoroughly clean your teeth and gums of any built-up plaque and tartar, leaving your smile looking quite radiant!
Gum Disease Treatment
Normally, the bacteria responsible for triggering gum disease can be kept under control with routine preventive dental care, but if things have seriously progressed, a more thorough form of gum disease treatment might be required, such as scaling and root planing. This process involves cleaning deep below the gumline to clear out problematic bacteria and smoothing out the roots of the teeth so that gum tissue can healthily reattach to them.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Bruxism is a condition characterized by teeth grinding or jaw clenching, and most of the time, it occurs at nighttime when a patient is sleeping. Though it may seem harmless, it can lead to long-term complications if left unmanaged. Dr. Zhang can craft you a custom-made nightguard that’ll provide a protective barrier between your teeth so that you aren’t harming your enamel, straining your jaw, or causing other issues due to this uncomfortable condition.