Preventive Care

Teeth Cleaning & Dental Checkups

Routine checkups are essential for maintaining oral health. They allow us to identify potential issues, such as tooth decay and gum disease before they become serious. Our dental appointments are usually about an hour long, with new patient visits typically lasting a bit longer so that we can get to know you and your specific health needs and goals better.

On the other hand, professional teeth cleanings are also crucial because they allow hygienists and dentists to identify plaque and problem areas before thoroughly cleaning teeth.

Teaching About Oral Hygiene

Daily brushing and flossing practices are the best defense against cavities and periodontal disease.

Bacterial plaque is a colorless substance called plaque that adheres to your teeth at the gum line and it’s the cause of both decay and periodontal disease. You can eliminate these bacteria and help avoid periodontal disease by maintaining good oral hygiene habits.

If you are struggling to find the right oral hygiene routine and products or can’t teach your children the importance of these habits, one of our professional dentists can help.

Dental Sealants

We employ the newest advancements in dental sealant technology to protect your teeth. Dental sealants are polymers that are applied to the chewing surfaces of decay-prone back teeth. They work as a barrier to shield enamel from plaque and acids, preventing food particles and tooth decay from building up on the biting surfaces of your teeth.

This makes them very effective at preventing cavities. Dental sealants are simple to use and can be applied to each tooth in minutes. Moreover, sealants can last for several years before needing to be reapplied because they withstand the force of regular chewing.

Dental sealants can help both adults and children prevent tooth decay.

Gum Disease Treatment

Gum or periodontal disease is an infection that affects the gum area and progressively erodes the structure that supports natural teeth. It is primarily caused by dental plaque, though some people may be more genetically predisposed to the condition than others.

Regular brushing and flossing can avoid most periodontal diseases, but if you already have one, our selection of periodontal treatments can help.

The first step in treating periodontal disease is typically a thorough cleaning, which may involve root planning or scaling. These non-surgical techniques aim to eliminate the etiologic agents that cause gingival inflammation and disease, such as calculus, dental plaque, and tartar.

Scaling and root planning are also commonly used as preventative measures or as stand-alone treatments. They are typically performed on patients with gingivitis and moderate to severe periodontal disease.

Caring Child Dentistry

Regularly taking your child to the dentist is fundamental to ensure their oral—and overall—health.

Dentistry at Kennestone believes tooth decay and children no longer have to go hand in hand. We are most concerned with all aspects of preventive care in children and use several tools to ensure their smiles remain healthy for years.