Preventive Dentistry Midwest City
Maintain Your Optimal Oral Health
If you want a healthy smile, you’ll need to have a dependable professional on your side. Dr. Steven Kendrick is an experienced general dentist who has the best interests of the Midwest City community in mind. Midwest City Dental Center offers a variety of general dentistry treatments to help patients keep their smiles healthy! Dr. Kendrick is committed to providing effective procedures to help patients of all ages enjoy oral wellness with preventive dentistry in Midwest City, so call us today to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Midwest City Dental Center for Preventive Dentistry?
- Overjet Dental AI Used for Early Detection of Decay
- We Welcome Dental Patients of All Ages
- Local, Friendly & Welcoming Dentist & Dental Team
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
During a routine checkup and cleaning, Dr. Kendrick can keep an eye on the health of your teeth and gums, as well as the rest of your mouth. Gum disease, oral cancer, and cavities can be found during a general dentistry appointment. We don’t want to take any chances with your safety, so our routine exams are thorough. Dr. Kendrick and the Midwest City Dental Center staff use a variety of methods to look out for your needs.
During every general dentistry examination, we’ll look for signs of decay occurring above or below the gumline. With digital X-rays, we can catch problems along the roots of teeth, and our general dentistry team are experts in the detection of cavities. After a comprehensive examination, one of our dental hygienists will give your teeth a deep cleaning, gently removing plaque and gum disease-causing bacteria from your smile.
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Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a powerful mineral that can be found naturally in freshwater sources, vegetables, and even certain types of seafood. It can also be used to strengthen the teeth and is a popular additive in many toothpaste and mouthwashes. If you or your child is at an increased risk of cavities, Dr. Kendrick may recommend a fluoride treatment following your regular dental exam and cleaning.
What is Fluoride?
Fluoride is truly all around us. It has been found in many natural water supplies and even the foods we eat. In many communities, small amounts of fluoride are also added to the public water supply to protect the residents’ teeth!
Although it can be dangerous in extremely large doses, the amount of fluoride added to oral hygiene products like toothpaste and even your tap water isn’t even close to the amount it would take to be considered harmful. In fact, even if you or your child swallows their toothpaste, it might only result in a minor stomachache - you’d have to regularly eat entire tubes of toothpaste before any real damage could be done!
How Does Fluoride Treatment Work?
Following your dental exam and cleaning, one of our team members will apply a topical fluoride to the surfaces of your teeth. This is typically in the form of a gel, foam, or varnish. Then, for the next 30 to 60 minutes, the solution will adhere to the minerals in your enamel, strengthening your teeth and stopping tooth decay in its tracks. We recommend you avoid eating or drinking anything during this time to give it the best opportunity to work.
Who Benefits from Fluoride Treatment?
Anyone can benefit from fluoride treatment in Midwest City, but it is most commonly given to children as an added layer of protection while they’re still learning to properly care for their teeth and gums.
Adults who have special needs, or those who are at a higher risk of cavities, have sensitive teeth, or who have medical conditions like diabetes that make it harder to control oral bacteria may also benefit from fluoride treatment.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Teeth grinding can be a detrimental habit, especially if you’re unaware that you do it in your sleep. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth sensitivity because of worn-down enamel as well as chronic jaw pain associated with TMJ. Our team can provide a customized nightguard that you can wear throughout the night that effectively keeps your upper and lower arches of teeth from touching.
TMJ Treatment
When jaw pain forms as a result of teeth grinding, stress, or a misaligned bite, it can worsen over time until it becomes nearly impossible to open your mouth. To eliminate this extreme discomfort and improve your quality of life, Dr. Kendrick offers TMJ treatment in the form of a customized occlusal splint. Not only does this device keep teeth from touching, but it also encourages your jaw to sit in a more comfortable position so that you can begin to enjoy eating, speaking, and smiling once again.
Oral Cancer Screenings
The prevalence of oral cancer is rising in the US, and early detection of the disease can dramatically increase the chances of successful treatment. Precancerous or cancerous areas may go unnoticed for too long. Fortunately, Dr. Kendrick is highly trained to look out for suspicious areas that may indicate trouble. With an oral cancer screening performed alongside your regular checkup and cleaning, we can increase the life expectancy of patients who have oral cancer.
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