Preventative Care

Oral Hygiene Routine

PREVENTIVE ORAL HYGIENE CARE FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTHY SMILES

Preventive oral care is the foundation of our relationship with every True Design Dentistry patient in San Diego. We believe by helping patients prevent oral disease they can experience stronger smiles, minimize the cost of care over time, and live healthier lives.

Some of the ways we do that is by providing essential services during each of our preventive care appointments:

INTRA ORAL CAMERA

This wonderful new technology allows you to relax in your chair while simultaneously observing real-time pictures of the inside of your mouth magnified beyond normal size on an adjacent computer monitor! Not only does this make it simple to see and understand what the doctor is telling you, but it makes it simple for us to keep incredibly accurate records from one visit to the next.

ORAL CANCER SCREENING

Precancerous and cancerous tissues are often not discovered on your own until they have progressed into advanced stages of a disease. We screen for abnormal tissues such as red, white or raised lesions to identify abnormalities when they are small and easiest to treat.

DIAGNOSTIC DIGITAL X-RAY

Our low-radiation digital radiographs help us screen for bone loss and tooth decay during its earliest stages. That means dental treatments can be more proactive and less invasive. With enhanced imaging on our in-room monitor, you’ll be able to diagnose conditions side-by-side with our team.

PERIODONTAL EXAM

Screening for gum disease keeps your teeth stronger and helps your smile last a lifetime. Finding areas like gum pockets and infection when they are just beginning makes it easier to reverse them completely. We use a small probe to measure the depth of the pocket around each tooth to make sure your gum tissue is attached at a level that is healthy and free of infection.

Contact Us

Are you concerned with something that you’ve seen in your smile? We’re happy to answer any questions that you have. There’s no reason to be embarrassed; preventative dental care in San Diego is one of the things we do best. Call us at (858) 483-3384 to find out how we can help.

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