At your six-month dental checkup, if your dentist discovers an oral health issue that requires treatment, the treatment falls under the umbrella of general dentistry.
Your general dentist in Goffstown, NH, always lays out treatment options for you, explains the oral health
issue, and allows you to make informed decisions about your oral health.
The Difference Between Preventive Dentistry and General Dentistry
Prevention is your six-month dental checkup and professional teeth cleaning. This visit includes a periodontal check, oral cancer screening, TMJ exam, and periodic x-rays.
General dentistry includes a treatment designed to restore your oral health. For example, if we find tooth decay during your checkup, we schedule you for dental filling treatment.
General dentistry may include any of the following (including but not limited to):
- TMJ therapy
- Bruxism (teeth grinding) treatment
- Periodontal treatment
- Tooth replacement
Ideally, by visiting your dentist every six months for checkups and teeth cleanings, you’ll have fewer oral health issues that require general dentistry maintenance.
Is It Time to Visit Your Goffstown Dentist?
If it’s time for your next dental checkup and professional teeth cleaning, we urge you to contact a member of our dental team today. Also, if you have questions about our treatments and services, a friendly staff member will chat with you.