Preventive Dentistry in Highland MD

Preventive dental care is essential to your oral health. It focuses on good oral care, including dental self-care, such as proper brushing and flossing. Our dentists offer various preventive dental treatments that significantly reduce your risk of developing cavities, gum disease, or tooth loss.

Dental Cleanings & Checkups

A twice-yearly dental checkup and professional teeth cleaning are essential for oral health. They allow us to monitor your oral health, catching potential problems before they become serious. Dental cleanings brighten your teeth and freshen your breath.

Oral Hygiene

Brushing and flossing are the cornerstones of good oral hygiene. Our dentists and dental hygienists can demonstrate the proper techniques for optimal cleaning and removing plaque and debris to keep teeth healthy and strong.

Children’s Dentistry

Your child should visit us for their first dental exam when they are a year old or their first tooth has erupted. Early dental checkups establish a strong relationship with our office that can last a lifetime, encouraging good dental care habits that can prevent dental caries and other health problems.

Dental Sealants

No matter how well you brush and floss, it can be nearly impossible to reach all the deep grooves of the chewing surfaces of the teeth. This is particularly difficult for children. Dental sealants are easily applied to the teeth’s surface to keep debris and plaque out.

Gum Disease Treatment

If left untreated, gum disease leads to periodontitis, infection, and eventual tooth loss. Infection can also enter the bloodstream and affect other areas of the body. Highland Family Dental Care tailors gum disease treatment options, including deep cleaning, laser therapy and Arestin, to the severity of the patient’s gum disease.