Wellness care, also known as preventive care, focuses on maintaining your health and preventing the development of dental diseases before they can become serious problems. Unlike treatments designed to address existing issues, wellness care services aim to keep you healthy by proactively managing your oral health.
The primary goal of wellness care is to stop the onset of diseases that can develop without regular measures. By protecting your oral health, we can reduce the risk of conditions that would otherwise require expensive, extensive treatments.
Additionally, wellness care emphasizes the early detection of diseases so we can work on them when they are most treatable, cost-effective, and less disruptive to your overall health. When we discover dental diseases are later in their progression, they are typically much more destructive and difficult to manage. The cost and complexity also increase significantly in advanced stages.
Examples of wellness care services include the following:
- Routine Cleanings and Exams: Preventive “recare” thoroughly cleans your teeth, removes plaque buildup, and checks for any signs of potential concerns.
- Dental Radiographs (X-rays): This diagnostic tool helps identify problems beneath the surface of your teeth and gums.
- Screenings: Oral cancer screenings look for any abnormal cells that could indicate the presence of this serious disease.
- Other Treatments: Topical fluoride varnishes and dental sealants for children can decrease the chances of developing cavities and tooth decay.
By staying on top of wellness care, you say yes to the longevity of your oral health, ensuring a healthier smile for years to come.
