General Checkups Promote Healthy Living

April 26, 2011

Do you know what age people should start visiting the dentist regularly?

Everyone over the age of four should visit the dentist for a professional hygiene appointment twice each year. Our gentle hygienists will inspect your gums for periodontal disease, which is the leading cause of tooth loss among American adults. The hygienists are specially trained to detect, deter, and treat gum disease.

While we are equipped and more than happy to help you beat this serious disease, we would rather help you achieve and maintain quality oral health so that you never have to worry about developing gum disease and other oral health conditions.

If we find cause for concern, we may recommend that you change your oral health care routine or the products you use at home. We may also suggest a deep cleaning, which involves:

  • Scaling to remove tartar from below the gum line
  • Root planning to smooth rough root surfaces where plaque builds up
  • Arestin antibiotic treatment to kill bacterial infection
  • Laser gum treatment

Proper bushing and flossing habits go a long way. In fact, thorough brushing and flossing is the only way to protect your teeth and ensure your oral health between dental appointments.

I’m Dr. Brad Greenfield, a family dentist in Lake Orion, Michigan, and I want to help you and your family maintain healthy smiles and a healthy lifestyle. Call Lake Orion Family Dentistry at (269) 693-6213 for more information about healthy living and to schedule an appointment.

Our Services

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General Dentistry

General dental care provides preventive services along with feedback about your oral health. We provide important oral health reviews for patients of all ages.

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Advanced Dentistry

The right solution for an active oral health issue can give you more confidence in your smile along with the support to bite and chew comfortably.

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Children’s Dentistry

We strive to make every visit comfortable for the kids who depend on us, and we provide reviews and protection that helps you keep them safe from oral health threats.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

We offer conservative, lasting solutions to the flaws that rob people of confidence in the way they look when they speak and smile.