The key to good oral health is early detection and a focus on prevention. For this reason, our office in Kingston, PA provides a variety of different general dentistry services that can help your smile and overall quality of oral health.
It is heavily advised that you have a dental exam performed two times a year. These general dentistry check-ups are essential to your oral health as they allow us to detect problems with your oral health before they become a serious issue. Early detection of dangerous oral conditions allows us to save you time, money, and pain.
It is very important, and recommended by the American Dental Association, to attend one to two hygiene cleanings every year (at the very least). Depending on your oral health history and current status, Dr. Smith can tailor a customized interval rate frequency of general dentistry visits to meet your unique needs and keep your smile healthy. During these visits, Dr. Smith’s hygienists works to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth, minimizing your risk for conditions like gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Two of the general dentistry diagnostic technology we utilize includes:
Intraoral Photography: Using the DEXcam system, we are able to capture digital images of your oral structures, giving Dr. Smith a better look at places in your mouth that may be impossible to get a good look at with the naked eye. Intraoral photography makes it easier for Dr. Smith to explain your condition and why certain treatments may be recommended.
Digital Radiography: This technology allows us to take x-rays quickly, completely bypassing the time it takes to chemically process traditional x-rays. This system also allows us to easily transfer and enhance any images we take of your oral structures.
It is important to recognize the signs of gum disease, which commonly exhibits itself as redness, swelling, and inflammation around the gum line. Gum disease is dangerous because it can attack your healthy teeth, eventually corrupting those teeth to the point where they need to be removed. It can also affect your jawbone, causing deterioration that can affect your overall facial appearance.
Dr. Smith is able to treat your condition with a deep cleaning, which involves two different treatment techniques:
Scaling: This technique involves scraping away plaque and tartar found both above and below the gumline.
Root Planing: This technique involves smoothing out rough surfaces on your teeth, which can allow infection-causing bacteria to grow unimpeded.
Whether you are suffering from gum disease or tooth decay, or just want to schedule your normal exams and cleanings, Dr. Smith and his friendly staff are more than ready to provide the general dentistry service you need at our office in Kingston, PA. If you would like to learn more, we recommend contacting our office and scheduling a no-obligation consultation today.
Dr. Smith recommends that you get a dental cleaning at least twice per year. However, those who are at a higher risk for a bacterial infection may need to come every three to four months.
During your visits, our team will be able to assess a more accurate timeline on when you need to get your teeth cleaned.
Yes! Here at our Kingston, PA dental practice, we work with a wide range of dental insurance providers. We want our patients to know that no matter what, we can provide you with the treatment you need.
If we don’t accept your insurance, we do offer other financial options to help you pay for your dental care. Ask us about these options during your initial consultation to learn more.
Yes, we offer payment plans through CareCredit to help patients pay for one or more of our dental treatments if they don’t have dental insurance.
CareCredit is a financial program that sends out a credit card to those who apply. You can use it for your dental care and pay at a monthly rate with low or no interest.
Here at Ian Smith Dental, we offer different treatments that are considered to be general dentistry. These services include: