Your general dentist is the primary care provider for maintaining your oral health. Regular dental checkups with a general dentist provide you with the most assurance that your teeth and gums remain healthy throughout your life. With our comprehensive general dentistry services, we can diagnose and treat the various problems that affect your oral health, while focusing on prevention. Learn more, and request an appointment with Trident Dental for general dentistry in Summerville, SC today!
Dental Exams & X-Rays
Preventing dental problems and maintaining optimum oral health begins with a comprehensive dental exam. Your dentist thoroughly examines your teeth, gums, jaws, and surrounding tissues for any abnormalities. An important part of the exam is dental x-rays, which can help us catch issues early that are not visible to the naked eye.
Dental Cleaning
The Academy of General Dentistry recommends a professional dental cleaning every six months. Brushing and flossing are important for healthy teeth and gums, but there are areas of your mouth you miss no matter how much effort you put into home care. These areas accumulate plaque that hardens and requires professional cleaning for removal.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants effectively reduce the risk of cavities in your teeth. Sealants are thin coats of a plastic-like material that seals the grooves on the tops of teeth and keeps bacteria out, preventing tooth decay.
Dental Fillings
Filling dental cavities is one of the most common procedures performed by general dentists. Your dentist will determine your need for a filling from either a visual inspection or a dental x-ray. Typically, a local anesthetic numbs the tooth before removing the cavity and placing the filling.
Dental Bonding
Your dentist can restore cracked, chipped, and discolored teeth with dental bonding. These tooth-colored bonding materials can also close spaces between teeth and reshape teeth to change their appearance.
Periodontal Care
Gum disease is the number one reason for tooth loss. It begins as minor inflammation that causes bleeding around your teeth. Early detection and treatment are necessary to prevent a more severe condition that can lead to gum surgery or tooth extraction.
Mouth & Night Guards
Custom mouth and night guards protect teeth from damage through sports accidents or grinding your teeth at night. These are custom-made to offer the best protection and comfort.
HealthyStart
HealthyStart is a natural and pain-free method of treating Sleep Disordered Breathing that affects 9 out of 10 children. This revolutionary new treatment effectively opens the airway and straightens teeth using custom-fit appliances instead of traditional wired braces.
