PREVENTION

Early detection of cavities and periodontal disease by your dentist is the key to avoiding costly and painful dental treatment. Prevention begins with the control of plaque and calculus, the main cause of decay and periodontal disease. Unfortunately, 90 percent of the population is susceptible to periodontal disease, the major cause of tooth loss. What makes this problem so insidious is that most patients feel no symptoms until it's too late. San Diego dentist, Dr. David S. Eshom works to detect cavities and gum disease in their earliest stages.

Laser Dentistry and Prevention

In an effort to save our patients costly treatments and uncomfortable dental visits, we use our DIAGNOdent dental laser to detect cavities earlier than ever before. Similarly, our DioLase Plus laser treatment works to prevent and treat gum disease by killing bacterial build-up in the soft tissue of our patient’s gum lines.

Here is a list of the top things, San Diego dentist, Dr. David S. Eshom recommends to promote your dental health and beauty:

Brush and Floss: Brushing and flossing your teeth is one of the most effective ways to remove visible plaque build-up from your teeth. San Diego dentist, Dr. Eshom recommends daily flossing and brushing in order to minimize the bacterial deposits that cause cavities and gum disease. All dentists will agree that a gentle brushing with a soft toothbrush is more effective and less damaging to the surrounding gums. San Diego dentist, Dr. David Eshom says make daily brushing and flossing a habit and be rewarded with a cleaner, healthier smile.

Fluoride: Fluoride is a common mineral found in the water we drink and the food we eat, and is an easy way to help prevent cavity causing decay. Fluoride is absorbed by your body and used by the cells that build your teeth to create a stronger tooth structure. San Diego dentist, Dr. Eshom and our hygienists always recommend fluoride treatment or fluoride toothpaste as a preventative tool for your dental health. For more information about prevention ask our hygienist and San Diego Dentist, Dr. David S. Eshom.

Visit Us (your dentist/hygienist) Regularly: Early detection of cavities and gum disease starts with regular visits to our hygienist and San Diego dentist, Dr. Eshom. Regular visits to us, your dentist, help control plaque and bacteria build-up that has not been removed with daily brushing and flossing. We, (your dentist and hygienist) help maintain control over decay and gum disease causing build-up which helps you keep down the cost of expensive and time consuming dental visits. At our office, San Diego Dentist, Dr. Eshom, puts your dental health first with thorough dental exams and the latest in dental technology.

Dental Sealants: Dental sealants act as a barrier, protecting teeth against decay-causing bacteria. San Diego dentist, Dr. Eshom, your dentist will apply the sealant to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often. San Diego Dentist, Dr. Eshom emphasizes thorough dental care and along with a dental sealant, we pre-treat the crevasses of your teeth with our laser to disinfect the grooves of your teeth, enhancing the bond and longevity of the dental sealant.