Preventive Dentistry

Here at Ingersoll Family Dentistry we are fortunate to have fully board certified dental hygienists that can provide a wide array of services. We strive to accommodate just about any time or day of the week to see you and your family. Our hygienists and hygiene assistants will greet you with a smile whether itʼs your first time with us or back for a routine check-up. Theyʼll take measurements, record data, and ask questions about your overall health. Our hygienists can provide not only a routine dental prophylaxis and fluoride application, but also more advanced periodontal procedures such as scaling and root planing, delivery of anesthetic, or placement of direct delivery antimicrobials. They also have cutting edge technology available to them such as ultrasonic scalers that can remove even the heaviest buildup in mere minutes. Your comfort is of the utmost importance to us here.

Sealants

Many of our patients here are children and young adults, and the benefits of fluoride to their developing teeth has been proven extensively. But did you know that even with proper brushing and flossing there are still portions of the teeth that are susceptible to decay? As soon as the first permanent molars come in to the mouth, the process of decay begins. The deep grooves in the chewing surfaces of the teeth make ideal conditions for food and bacteria to accumulate. Our toothbrush bristles can only reach down so far into these grooves. Whatʼs left behind becomes the foundation for demineralization and cavities of the most susceptible part of our teeth.

Sealants can protect these teeth from cavities. Sealants are a tooth-colored resin material that bonds into the deep pits and fissures of the back teeth, thus eliminating the niche that bacteria thrive in and preventing the enamel from subsequent breakdown. Although children and young adults are the most ideal candidates for sealants, adults can benefit from them as well. Sealants are placed by our hygienists, and they can let you know which teeth will benefit most from sealant application.