Keep Teeth and Gums Healthy
If you want to keep your pearly whites healthy and strong, preventive dentistry from the Dental Health Center of Holmdel will help you put your best smile forward. With routine checkups, visits, and cleanings, you will avoid cavities and other common dental health issues.
Preventive dental care ensures that your smile is free of tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues. In the long run, routine visits will save you time and money, and visiting our office twice a year will also keep your smile looking its best.
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At the Dental Health Center of Holmdel, we offer a modern dental experience, including laser therapy. This treatment is proven to reduce pain, discomfort, and bleeding during routine oral procedures like cleanings and fillings. Laser therapy also enhances the precision of your dental care.
The best way to catch small oral health issues before they become bigger problems is to schedule a visit with Dr. DiCarlo, Dr. Santini, or Dr. Cho every six months. The earliest stages of gum disease and tooth decay aren’t visible to the naked eye, so there is no way to notice them without help from an experienced dentist. Regular cleanings and exams will keep your smile looking and feeling its best.
We offer oral cancer screenings as part of every routine cleaning and exam. During your appointment, one of our dentists will examine your mouth, gums, and oral tissue, keeping an eye out for any potential indicators of cancer. Routine preventive care ensures that you get the treatment you need In the rare event that we notice an issue.
During a fluoride treatment, a thin layer of fluoride-rich gel is applied to the surfaces of your teeth. Fluoride is a naturally-occurring mineral that has the unique ability to strengthen and remineralize tooth enamel, which can help reverse minor tooth decay. The treatment is completely painless and takes just a few minutes, and after it’s finished you will have peace of mind that your smile is stronger and healthier.
Dental sealants consist of a clear layer of dental resin, which is applied to the surfaces of your rear teeth. Once the resin forms to the shape of your teeth and hardens, it creates a barrier to protect your vulnerable molars from making contact with food debris, acid, and bacteria. Once dental sealants are applied, they can prevent cavities for up to 10 years with proper care.
Patients suffering from gum disease will need a series of deep cleanings to remove plaque and tartar from underneath the gums. This treatment is also known as scaling & root planing. During the treatment, one of our dentists will use special dental tools to clean between your teeth and gums and remove any harmful substances. Coupled with proper oral hygiene, this treatment is often enough to eliminate gum disease during its earliest stages.
Gum grafts are used to repair gums and reverse gum recession after more serious cases of gum disease. During this procedure, oral tissue from elsewhere in your mouth is surgically attached to your gums to restore the beauty and health of your smile.
Gum flap surgery is used to treat the most serious cases of gum disease. Treatment first involves numbing the patient’s gums, then gently folding them back to clean the roots and support structures of the teeth. Next, the gums are folded back into place and sutured to ensure proper, fast healing.
At the Dental Health Center of Holmdel, we offer holistic products from our in-house store, including Tooth and Gums Tonic and Probiora. These all-natural solutions help our periodontal patients heal much faster and promote better overall oral health.