Do you need preventive care? This refers to procedures and maintenance designed to strengthen your teeth and gums and avoid problems when possible. A thorough approach to preventive dentistry means caring for your smile from home, as well as seeing your dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings.
Caring For Smiles from Home
How do you care for your smile from home? Doing so is surprisingly easy. First, brush your teeth. We suggest doing so for two minutes each time, once in the morning and again before going to bed. We want you to reach every surface of the teeth. You should also floss before going to bed. Flossing is even more important because it reaches food particles caught between teeth that a toothbrush bristle can miss.
Our Preventive Treatments
- Checkup: A checkup occurs every six months and allows the dentist to watch for possible problems, treating decay and gum disease in the earliest stages, as well as screening for oral cancer. Right now, we offer a Groupon deal for new patients. You can receive a checkup and cleaning, a $135 value, for just $55.
- Cleaning: A cleaning is the only way to completely remove plaque and tartar from your teeth. A cleaning will leave your teeth bright, breath fresh, and reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. You should have one once every six months. They will typically be performed in the same visit as your checkup.
- Sleep Apnea: Our preventive treatments can also help patients with problems sleeping. We can use an oral appliance to address sleep apnea and help patients sleep better.
- TMJ Disorder: If you have TMJ disorder, your jaw joints are strained, which can lead to symptoms ranging from a popping jaw to chronic headaches. We can address the issue with an oral appliance, or possibly orthodontics or dental restorations.
- Bruxism: If you grind your teeth you can damage your smile. Fortunately, we can help stop further grinding episodes with a custom-made oral appliance.
ABOUT YOUR ASTORIA, NY, DENTIST:
Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, a native New Yorker, has welcomed patients and families from in and around Astoria, NY(including Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and all surrounding communities) since opening his dental practice in 1991. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leibowitz, call our office in Astoria today at 718-728-8320.
