Preventive Dentistry College Station

Dental Checkups & Cleanings

Regular dental checkups and cleanings offer early detection and the professional removal of plaque and tartar, leaving your smile healthier, stronger, and more radiant throughout the year. While checking for cavities, gum disease, decay, infection, and damage, we’ll also perform an oral cancer screening to determine if any abnormalities require further testing. This level of enhanced and detailed treatment is what you can expect each time you visit our dental office in College Station.

Children’s Dentistry

If you have a child or teenager in your family who needs regular, high-quality oral healthcare, Dr. Wright, Dr. Naeger, and Dr. Teafatiller are here to provide children’s dentistry services that will set your little one’s smile up for success. Apart from checking and cleaning their teeth and gums at their six-month appointments, we’ll also indicate if other forms of preventive or restorative treatment may be necessary. We’ll closely monitor their tooth eruption and bite development to ensure the health and aesthetics of their smile and keep them feeling confident.

Fluoride Treatment

Protecting teeth from dental decay and damage is achievable with fluoride treatment – a quick and painless process that leaves your pearly whites stronger and more resistant to the harmful effects of bad bacteria. We apply the solution to the surfaces of your teeth during a regular appointment so they remain safeguarded throughout the year. Our dentists also offer silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to children, as it kills bacteria in its tracks and protects an affected tooth against the spread of further decay until it falls out on its own or can receive a dental filling.

Dental Sealants

If you or your child are prone to developing cavities, dental sealants can be applied to the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars to prevent bacteria and food debris from penetrating the enamel and causing cavities to form. This pain-free, fast-acting, preventive solution is more commonly used on children; however, adults can also benefit from the barrier they provide, which can last up to a decade.

Athletic Mouthguards / Sportsguards

Sports or physical activity of any kind doesn’t have to result in dental damage; instead, an athletic mouthguard/sportsguard can be customized to better protect your smile while having fun on the field. Store-bought varieties are often uncomfortable to wear and lack the absorbency needed to prevent serious damage. With high-quality materials and our digital impression system, our dentists can make sure you receive a mouthguard that fits as it should and delivers optimal protection against chipped, cracked, broken, or knocked-out teeth.

Nightguards for Bruxism

If you desire to wake up each morning with a pain-free jaw and healthier, stronger teeth, a customized nightguard is what you need to combat the effects of bruxism. Also referred to as teeth grinding and clenching, the pressure you place on your pearly whites throughout the night can cause enamel erosion, damage, sensitivity, and increased jaw pain. However, with a tailor-made nightguard, our dentists can deliver the protection your smile needs to thrive.

Sleep Apnea Treatment

Chronic snoring can impact your quality of rest as well as your intimate relationship with your partner. As a common side-effect of obstructive sleep apnea, chronic snoring and waking up gasping for air can be treated with our customized snore guards and sleep appliances. Simply wear your appliance at night to improve your snoring as well as oxygen flow, helping you get a more peaceful night’s rest.