Benefits Beyond just teeth
Keeping teeth healthy and clean requires daily brushing and flossing as well as visiting the dentist regularly. When a person has regular cleanings and checkups at Prescott Dental Arts, they have added protection from dental issues. Dr. Herbert and the hygienists can use special instruments to remove plaque and calculus above, as well as, below the gum line.
They will also be able to detect any issues like tooth decay or gum disease. Early detection is key to catching small problems before they develop into larger problems. Of course seeing the dentist is key to avoiding major dental problems but there are other benefits to coming to our Prescott AZ office regularly that go beyond the health of teeth.
Bad Breath
Bad breath or halitosis is something every person wants and tries to avoid. Bad breath can be very embarrassing. There are times when bad breath can be simply the cause of a bad food choice. However, sometimes bad breath can be constant and does not improve with brushing, flossing, or mouthwash. Our Prescott dentist, Dr. Herbert, can determine whether or not a person has halitosis, help rule out possible causes, and create a treatment plan.
Oral Cancer Screening
Cancer is a very scary diagnosis. Seeing a medical doctor for regular checkups is important to prevent or detect cancer in all parts of the body. It’s also just as important to see the dentist regularly to screen for oral cancer. During routine cleanings and checkups Dr. Herbert provides comprehensive oral cancer screenings for all of his patients. Like all cancer, early detection is crucial to treating oral cancer in its early stages.
Sleep Apnea
Many people deal with snoring, either with themselves or with their loved ones. Although snoring is typically harmless, it can sometimes lead to obstructive sleep apnea which is a potentially serious sleep disorder. When a person sleeps the muscles in the back of the throat begin to relax. Normally during sleep, the throat stays open enough for air to pass by to make its way to the lungs.
However, for some people when the muscle relaxes the tissue blocks the airway and stops breathing. Obstructive sleep apnea is very serious and can become fatal if left untreated. At Prescott Dental Arts, we can treat sleep apnea and snoring with appliances that will place the lower jaw into a forward position and prevent blockage of the airway during sleep.
TMJ/TMD
Many people experience pain in their jaw or ears and may not know why. Sometimes this pain can be constant and eventually lead to chronic headaches. Pain in the jaw that radiates to the ears may be caused by problems with the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). These are the joints that are responsible for the movement of the jaw. When problems occur with the jaw joint it’s called Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). At Prescott Dental Arts we offer many options to help with TMD.
If you are searching for a dentist in Prescott AZ and have questions related to the above topics, contact us today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Herbert.
Call us at (928) 445-8980
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1787 Willow Creek Rd.
Prescott, AZ 86301
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