Preventative Care
The best way to help our patients avoid the discomforts of tooth decay or gum disease is by educating them on the importance of following a healthy oral hygiene regime. Our team is full of information that they would love to share!
Did you know that small cavities are reversible with excellent oral hygiene? This is one of the reasons that we recommend regular check-ups. If we spot a small cavity we can help educate you on how to reverse it or prevent it from getting larger. This can potentially prevent you from needing a filling now or in the future.
Hygiene Appointments
Regular hygiene appointments (cleanings) are important in order to maintain the health of your teeth and gums. During a cleaning, harmful bacteria are removed in order to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
After a thorough dental exam, we will be able to recommend how often cleaning and check-up appointments should be scheduled, according to your dental needs.
Are you looking for a new dental office in Stratford to take care of your family? We’re gladly accepting new patients and look forward to meeting you! Just simply download and fill out a New Patient Form and bring it with you to your first appointment. We recommend you arrive early so we can get you set up in our system and discuss your family’s specific preventive dental needs.
Preventative Services
Scaling
Scaling is an essential part of your dental appointment where our team will remove plaque and calculus buildup that is too hard to remove on your own. This treatment helps to prevent cavities and gum disease from developing.
Polishing
At the end of your hygiene appointment, you will have the option to have your teeth polished. The purpose of this treatment is to remove any remaining stain.
Patient Education
An important part of your dental appointments is the chance to talk with our team about your oral health. We will take any opportunity to educate our patients on how best to keep their teeth and gums healthy.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is an effective method to help to strengthen your tooth enamel and prevent cavities from developing. It can also stop cavities from getting larger or reverse early cavities. We have a variety of fluoride treatments available at our office.
What Causes Cavities
Cavities, or tooth decay, occur when there is sugar (from food or drinks) that remains on your teeth. Everyone has bacteria in their mouth that will convert this sugar into acid and over time, this will weaken the enamel on your teeth and cause cavities. Certain factors contribute to whether patients develop cavities:
- Diet high in sugar
- Snacking on sugary or acidic foods
- Sipping sugary drinks (coffee/tea, pop, juice)
- Chewy, sticky foods
- Poor oral hygiene
- Genetics
- Dry mouth
Cavities are often asymptomatic until they are quite large. We would prefer to catch and diagnose cavities when they are small and easily treatable. The best way to do this is to have regular check-up appointments with x-rays taken.
Why Choose Huron Family Dental
Focused on Your Oral Health
Huron Family Dental is dedicated to providing our community with healthy, beautiful smiles. We believe one of the best ways to help our patients achieve optimal oral health is through education and prevention. Which is why we love to educate our patients on the best oral health care practices and can answer any questions you may have.
Modern Equipment & Techniques
Gentle, Caring & Professional Team
Book An Appointment Today!
Give us a call to book your appointment. We will be sure to accommodate your busy schedule.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
- 93 St. Vincent St., Unit 3, Stratford, ON
- 519-305-5655
Monday…………………………………..8:00 – 5:00pm
Tuesday…………………………………. 8:00 – 5:00pm
Wednesday…………………………….8:00 – 5:00pm
Thursday…………………………………8:00 – 5:00pm
Friday………………………………………8:00 – 1:00pm
Saturday……………………………….. Closed
Sunday………………………………….. Closed
