The Importance of General Dentistry

General dentistry in Fairfax restores your oral health when a dental issue arises. This can mean anything from providing a dental filling to fix a tooth cavity to treating a root infection through root canal therapy. It may also include periodontal treatment if you're diagnosed with gum disease.

Your dentist in Fairfax follows guidelines put forward by the American Dental Association. This means two dental exams per year and two teeth cleanings. The finding is that this preventive schedule lowers your risks for cavities, root infections, and periodontal disease.

Your dentist may spot an oral health issue during a preventive exam, which is why it is essential to keep these appointments. When we uncover a problem, the treatment typically falls under general dentistry maintenance.

General Dentistry in Fairfax

With today’s technologies, dental health treatments like fillings and root canals are simple and virtually painless.

Before your dentist starts any invasive treatment, we make sure the area is thoroughly numb. While feeling some pressure during an invasive procedure is normal, you will likely not feel pain.

General Dentistry Is Crucial

If you leave cavities, root infections, and gum disease untreated, the outcome can be far worse than a toothache, especially when it comes to gum disease.

Recent studies have linked gum disease to heart attack, stroke, dementia, and other systemic health complications.

It is important to remember, too, that infections are opportunistic and can travel to other teeth or other parts of the body.  This can lead to tooth loss and, in extreme or rare cases, distant infections in the body.

In our dental office, your gentle Fairfax dentist keeps you relaxed and comfortable during checkups and all dental procedures.

Schedule Your Dental Checkup Today

We are here to help you realize a lifetime of healthy teeth. Contact a dental team member to schedule your next appointment.