Preventive Dentistry – Upper Arlington, OH

Keep Your Family Safe from Cavities

Rely on the staff at Glamm Dentistry to give you the care you need! Our general and preventive dentistry options can help keep your smile healthy. We encourage dental patients to see us at least twice a year for preventive dentistry in our Upper Arlington, OH dental office. We’ll check for gum disease, tooth decay, and oral cancer. Our dental hygienists will give your teeth a thorough cleaning, and Dr. Glamm can discuss additional treatments to ensure your dental health.

 

Why Choose Glamm Dentistry for Preventive Dentistry?

  • Community-Based, Private Practice
  • Comfortable, Welcoming Environment
  • Team That Treats You Like Family

 

Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings

Woman smiling during preventive dentistry checkup and teeth cleaning visit

Our general dentistry services include regular exams. Every six months is considered the ideal time to see Dr. Glamm and her Upper Arlington dental team. During these twice-a-year visits, we’ll capture digital X-rays to examine the supporting dental structures, evaluate your dental health for signs of common oral health concerns, thoroughly clean teeth, and offer guidance for ongoing dental care.

 

We want you to have a great smile, so we always encourage our patients to create a daily oral hygiene routine that includes brushing for two minutes at a time at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day. We also offer dental healthcare education, so you have the information you need to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Our skilled dental hygienists would be happy to demonstrate and explain the best ways to brush and floss, answer your oral hygiene questions, and make recommendations for the best at-home hygiene products.

 

Nightguards for Bruxism

Hand holding a custom nightguard for bruxism

Stress, jaw misalignment, and several other factors may cause you to grind your teeth at night. This condition, called bruxism, often results in teeth becoming severely worn down or even cracked. The best way to protect your teeth from bruxism is to wear a nightguard, which is a simple oral appliance that can be customized to fit comfortably in your mouth. The nightguard will keep your teeth separated, preventing damage to the enamel and relieving some of the stress placed on your jaw.

 

Fluoride Treatments

Dental patient receiving a fluoride treatment

The fluoride found in ADA-approved toothpaste and most tap water has properties that can help strengthen your enamel, protecting it from damage and decay. If your teeth are weaker than average or are particularly vulnerable to cavities, we can improve their defenses with a professional fluoride treatment. We’ll take a few minutes at the end of your visit to place a fluoride gel or varnish on your teeth; the process is painless, and the long-term results speak for themselves.

 

Oral Cancer Screenings

Dentist performing an oral cancer screening

Almost 40,000 American adults will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year, and the likelihood of developing oral cancer increases with age. At the dental office of Dr. Jayme Glamm, we use the latest in oral cancer screening technology, including the VELscope system, to do life-saving oral cancer screenings. Catching the signs of oral cancer at the earliest possible opportunity is essential to the survival of oral cancer sufferers.

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