Preventive Dentistry in Maricopa County

Everyone needs preventative care! Even if you don’t have any pains or see something wrong with your teeth, booking an appointment helps you make sure you won’t have to deal with dental issues down the line.

You should come to New Horizon Institute for preventive care every six months. Twice-yearly dental check ups are recommended by the ADA (American Dental Association) and are the best way to keep your smile healthy.

During your six-month appointment, the team at New Horizon Institute can check for changes in your oral health, and look for signs of gum disease, cavities, and other common oral health problems. As you continue to come to our office for routine care, it will get easier for our team to monitor your dental health, and identify your unique oral health challenges.

You also will have your teeth cleaned to remove plaque and tartar, which you can’t remove with at-home brushing alone. This helps prevent cavities and keeps your teeth strong, bright, and beautiful.

If you suspect that you have gum disease, it’s extremely important to get treatment from New Horizon Institute right away. Untreated gum disease can cause serious oral health problems like pain, discomfort, and permanent tooth loss. Gum disease is also associated with a higher risk of other health problems like stroke and heart disease.

If you get treatment early, you can halt the progression of gum disease, or even eliminate it entirely, in some cases. But if you don’t get care from New Horizon Institute, your condition may cause permanent, irreversible damage to your mouth.

Don’t wait. If you notice common symptoms of gum disease like gum swelling, gum discoloration, gums bleeding while brushing, or gum recession (teeth look longer), contact New Horizon Institute for a consultation right away.

While routine six-month visits to our office are important, great at-home oral hygiene is also critical for a healthy mouth. Here are a few steps you should take to keep your teeth clean and keep your mouth healthy at home.
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• Brush at least twice a day for two minutes – The best thing you can do to keep your teeth clean is to brush at least twice a day for two minutes. Brush once in the morning after you wake up, and once in the evening after your final meal of the day. You’ll want to brush your teeth thoroughly for at least two minutes, spending about 30 seconds on each quadrant of your mouth. Clean the front, top, and back surfaces of each tooth.
• Use ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste – Fluoride helps fight back against cavities, so avoid “fluoride-free” toothpaste. Instead, choose toothpaste that contains fluoride, and has the ADA Seal of Acceptance.
• Floss once per day – Flossing at least once per day helps remove food particles and debris that can’t be eliminated with flossing alone. You can floss your teeth after you brush, or at any other time you prefer.