Preventive Dentistry Los Gatos
Keeping Your Smile in Tiptop Shape
Even if you have impeccable oral hygiene at home and never miss a day when it comes to brushing and flossing, unfortunately, this does not mean your smile is fully protected from all dental issues. At-home hygiene is just half of the equation; the other half is routine preventive dentistry!
Dr. Herrera and our team offer a wide range of comprehensive preventive dentistry services in Los Gatos, all aimed at preserving your smile’s health and ensuring that hidden problems aren’t given the opportunity to worsen. To learn more about these services or to schedule a visit for yourself or a loved one, contact us today.
Why Choose Cristina Herrera, DDS for Preventive Dentistry?
- Dentist with 25+ Years of Experience
- 5-Star Rated Los Gatos Dental Office
- Comprehensive Dental Care Under One Roof
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
You should visit us twice every year for routine preventive care – ideally every six months. These visits are important because they give Dr. Herrera the chance to closely examine your smile and ensure that it’s in tip-top shape. Sometimes, issues like decay and gum disease can remain hidden beneath the radar until they become serious!
Each visit also includes a thorough cleaning of your teeth and gums; your toothbrush and floss simply cannot remove every bit of plaque and tartar on their own.
Gum Disease Treatment
When we think about all the issues that can affect our smiles, cavities often come to mind first – but they aren’t the only serious problem you should know about.
Gum disease is just as much of a menace, affecting roughly half of all adults in the US; it’s also one of the leading causes of tooth loss worldwide. Here at our Los Gatos office, we proudly offer gum disease treatments like scaling and root planing, which can reverse the ravaging effects of this serious condition and restore your smile’s health.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that’s found in all types of dental hygiene products as well as many local drinking water sources. It has remarkable oral health benefits, the main one being that it can remineralize the enamel layer of your teeth to a certain extent. Enamel doesn’t grow back on its own, and since your teeth are constantly exposed to things that threaten and weaken them, it makes sense to fortify them with fluoride.
Following a routine dental checkup, we can apply a fast, non-invasive fluoride treatment to your teeth, giving them the boost they need to fight off cavity-causing bacteria.