Periodontal Maintenance & Treatment
To restore healthy gums, periodontal treatment is primarily utilized to clean the pockets around the teeth to prevent bone damage.
Preventative Dentistry
Do I really need to visit the dentist every 3-6 months?
If you would like to maintain your beautiful smile and oral health, it is a good idea to visit Derby Dental Group in Philadelphia, PA for your regular cleanings. Our regular checkups include the following to help prevent any oral health issues:
Prophylaxis
A prophylaxis dental appointment provides preventative treatment to thoroughly clean the teeth. Attending your regular prophylaxis appointment will keep your mouth healthy.
Digital X-rays
No more painful bitewings. Digital x-rays are painless and provide crystal clear images without chemicals or increased radiation exposure.
Oral Cancer Screening
During our regular checkups, we provide an oral cancer screening to investigate the inside of your mouth and your throat and neck to check for lumps or other abnormalities.
Common Preventative Treatments
Nightguards to Prevent Grinding
Similar to an athletic mouthguard, we design comfortable night guards to protect teeth from tooth grinding while sleeping.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Composite fillings use a tooth colored resin to fill in cavities. As a result, fillings blend in naturally with the rest of your mouth.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealant is applied onto the tooth enamel to protect teeth from plaque, decay, and subsequent cavities for up to ten years with normal chewing.
Tooth Extractions
A simple tooth extraction involves the removal of a tooth due to decay, disease, or trauma.
Visiting Us Every 3-6 Months Means….
Catch health issues early
Dr. Derby can catch health concerns early because at every 3-6 months, we typically see our patients more often than their physician. Your regular visit includes checkups for oral cancer, diabetes, and vitamin deficiencies. Other conditions linked to oral health include cardiovascular disease, stroke, endocarditis, and pregnancy complications. Without attending your regularly scheduled dental appointment, these may remain undetected. Early detection often leads to greater treatment success while also saving time, money, and maybe even your life.
Remove plaque & tartar
During your professional cleaning we work to gently remove any plaque and tartar deposits that may have accumulated between visits. Plaque is a quick destroyer and regular visits can keep it under control. Our experienced dental hygienists meticulously and methodically remove build up above and below the gum line. If tartar is permitted to remain on your teeth it can allow bacteria to grow next to your gums leading to more serious concerns.
Prevent disease
Regular dental visits focus on cleaning your teeth to help prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues. By staying up on your regular cleanings, you lessen the build-up on bacteria which leads to plaque on your teeth.
Remove stains
Professional polishing can help remove external stains from substances like coffee, tea, and other contributors that may have caused discoloration. We use a professional Prophylaxis paste during polishing designed to make your teeth shiny and smooth.
We get to see you
Of course there are critical oral health benefits to visiting the dentist regularly, but you should know that Dr. Derby really does enjoy seeing their patients. Three months is a long time between visits and we love to catch up and hear how you’ve been doing since we last saw you. We hope you always leave every visit feeling well cared for and looking forward to your next appointment.
Healthy Hygiene Habits
Not only is visiting at Derby Dental Group for regular checkups and cleanings important, practicing healthy hygiene habits at home is critical to good oral health. Here are some helpful hygiene habits to implement into your daily dental routine:
We can’t wait
to meet you!
Call (215) 546-0200 or request an appointment online to set up your first visit. We’ll be in touch soon.