General Dentistry

Our dental practice provides top-notch oral healthcare to patients of all ages with a focus on the prevention of oral disease. We believe that regular checkups and cleanings along with preventive care help lay the foundation for good oral health. Not only does regular oral health care prevent oral disease, it helps patients establish healthy dental habits for a lifetime.

Checkups and Cleanings

Beyond practicing meticulous oral hygiene, dental checkups and cleanings are a person’s best defense against common oral conditions like dental caries and periodontal disease. People of all ages should visit our practice twice a year for checkups and cleanings.

A checkup involves a physical examination as well as the use of diagnostics to evaluate the health of the entire oral cavity - even surfaces we cannot see. Checkups are actually quite thorough. Dr. Ake will look for signs of tooth wear, decay, and infected gums. Diagnostics are used to examine the health of the roots of teeth and facial bones. Another important aspect of a dental checkup is the fact that our team will perform oral cancer screenings. Oral cancer can form anywhere in the mouth but particularly on soft tissues like the linings of cheeks and the tongue.

Like oral examinations, professional cleanings are invaluable to patients. Cleanings are necessary because even if we practice proper oral hygiene, harmful substances will still accumulate along the gum line and in between teeth. Tartar, a primary contributor to periodontal disease, is the calcified form of plaque and it can only be removed with professional dental instruments. A checkup is a great time to evaluate your oral hygiene habits, too. Our hygienists routinely provide oral hygiene education so that our guests can make the most out of their brushing and flossing regimens.