Preventative Care With A Purpose

• ​​The true core behind our practice is prevention.  Typically, this involves regular recall visits on semi-annual basis to evaluate your overall oral health state.  This will involve screening for oral cancer and an evaluation for the presence of common oral health related diseases such as cavities, gum diseases, and TMJ issues.  Taking pride and care in your oral health is key to your overall health.  

 

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Prevent Cavities: Extend The Life Of Your Tooth

 

• Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases affecting children and adults of all ages.  It is primarily caused by the streptococcus mutans bacteria which is highly prevalent in the mouth.  This bacteria breaks down starches(sugars) that exist in the mouth and produce a lactic acid that can contribute to demineralization of enamel/dentin and ultimately the formation of a tooth cavity.  It is important to understand this basic mechanism behind tooth decay so that you can work to control the two main factors involved in the process, bacteria and sugar, that can negatively affect your teeth.  Primarily, if you reduce the amount of sugar consumed in your diet you will limit the amount of available oral sugar that the bacteria can digest.  This will help prevent tooth decay.   ​Certain patients are more susceptible to tooth decay and thus require more routine dental checkups.  Dental sealants are a great way to help prevent the incidence of tooth decay over a patient's life, and it is especially important to have all of your kids examined for tooth morphology risk factors.  If your child's teeth have deep grooves and pits then it is best to have them sealed early on before bacteria start to buildup inside the grooves and pits.  Preventative sealants are a great way to prevent cavities during the child's developmental and adolescent years.  Preventative dental care is about ensuring the long-term success of your teeth and smile.

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What Can You Expect

• At Personal Care Dentistry we practice the full scope of General Dentistry.  This is the fundamental approach to your care that involves a comprehensive assessment of your oral health in relation to your overall health and helping you address any needs or concerns to get you to a more optimal oral health level.​  This encompasses a wide range of procedures such as fillings, crowns &/or bridges, root canal therapy, tooth extractions, periodontal treatment, fabrication of dentures & partial dentures, implants &/or implant restorations. 

• Dr. Diorio also collaborates with a team of specialists like periodontists, oral surgeons, pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and endodontists to always ensure you are receiving the highest quality level of care that you may need.​

• We also pride ourselves on helping out the entire family. Family dentistry goes beyond just taking care of one's teeth.  It involves building personal relationships with the families we treat.  At Personal Care Dentistry, Dr. Diorio places special emphasis on building a strong rapport with each one of his patients to help establish a bond that is long lasting.  The entire family is welcomed here at Personal Care Dentistry, and it is truly a place that your family can grow and call their dental home. 

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Your First Visit​

• ​Comprehensive Examination

  • Your first visit will involve a complete review of your oral health.  This includes an extra-oral examination, intra-oral examination, evaluation of your periodontal health, conditions of existing tooth restorations, presence of new tooth disease, and overall oral health state.

  • If you have been under the care of a dentist regularly, then we encourage you to acquire your most recent set of radiographs before coming to our office.  This can be relevant in reducing or preventing redundant and unnecessary diagnostic radiographs. 

• Dental Radiographs

  •  ​​​We use digital xray technology in accordance with the ALARA(As Low As Reasonable Achievable) radiation philosophy.  Our philosophy is to utilize radiation to help us diagnose problems/conditions that we evaluate clinically.  They are used supplementally to our clinical examination and are a valuable to dentistry.   ​​

• ​Dental Cleaning

  • Ideally, we try to clean your teeth on your first visit.  However, if your dental condition requires more advanced/deeper cleaning procedures, then we may not be able to clean your teeth on the same day.  It depends on your oral health state and the extent of your treatment needs.    ​

• Saving Teeth

  • At the forefront of our oral health goals is saving the teeth you have and maintaining them for a lifetime.  With the proper maintenance programs, healthy diet/behavior practices, and positive lifestyle habits you can maintain a healthy mouth.  ​

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Join us today in helping you restore your mouth back to a positive oral health condition or continuing to help you maintain your current healthy status.