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Services Your oral health can drastically affect your overall health. In fact, certain oral health complications like periodontal disease have been linked to larger systemic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and pulmonary disease. Comprehensive general dentistry can help prevent oral and overall health problems. At New Heights Dental & Braces, our comprehensive general dentistry involves cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art techniques. If you want to maintain pristine oral health and a beautiful smile, we can help!To learn more about the dental services we offer our San Antonio community, please click on the links below: Dental Implants
Professional Cleanings and Routine ExamsA big part of comprehensive general dentistry is preventive treatment, such as professional cleanings and routine exams. During your professional cleaning, our dental hygienist will remove plaque and tartar buildup up from the surfaces of your teeth and roots. Plaque and tartar are largely responsible for tooth decay and gum disease. Plaque is a biofilm that contains harmful bacteria that feed on the sugars and other simple carbohydrates we consume every day. As the bacteria feed, they produce acids that eat away at the enamel and cause tooth decay. In response to the bacteria, your immune system produces toxins that damage the gum tissues (gum disease). Professional cleaning is the only way to remove certain instances of plaque and tartar. During your routine exam, Dr. Daniel A. Riley will check for tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health complications. A routine exam allows us to catch problems early and prevent them from becoming larger issues. If we notice any issues, we may recommend restorative treatment to improve your oral health. Restorative TreatmentRestorative treatment can involve a number of procedures, some of which include:
Periodontal TreatmentIf we notice any signs of gum (periodontal) disease, we may recommend a treatment known as scaling and root planing. Using an ultrasonic scaler, our dental hygienist will remove plaque and tartar deposits, while destroying the harmful bacteria. Once your teeth have been properly scaled, we will plane the roots of the teeth to smooth out rough areas. By smoothing out rough areas, we prevent plaque, tartar, and bacteria from re-adhering to the surfaces below the gumline. At New Heights Dental & Braces we also use a specialized laser therapy to precisely remove infected tissue from the tooth’s root. One of the dental specialists at New Heights Dental & Braces will then scrape plaque and calculus around the root. Schedule Your AppointmentIf you are in need of comprehensive general dentistry, call (210) 828-5300, and schedule your appointment today! |
New Heights Dental & Braces
7700 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209-3232 Convenient parking is available directly in front of our office. T: (210) 828-5300 F: (210) 828-3205 We look forward to seeing you smile! |
