Preventive Dentistry Bellingham
How We Keep You & Your Family Smiling
Your family’s dental health is our priority, which is why we strongly encourage preventive measures to avoid big problems later on down the road. Our proactive approach (bolstered by our experience and technology) means fewer cavities, fewer procedures, and fewer dollars spent on dentistry over the years. Preventive dentistry is a win-win for your health and confidence, and it all starts by scheduling a routine checkup and cleaning at Young Dental in Bellingham today.
Why Choose Young Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- Technology That Puts Patient Comfort First
- Experience Treating Children of All Ages
- 150+ 5-Star Reviews on Google
New Patient Exam
During your first visit, you will start to meet the members of our team. Either Dr. John Young or Dr. Lindsey Montileaux will come in to meet you and review your case before looking at your mouth and customizing a long-term plan for success. Depending on how long it has been since your last hygiene treatment, you may need to divide the cleaning up into two or more visits.
After you have been a patient at Young Dental for a couple of years, we will have a better idea of how to best serve you. We will know how your gums respond to hygiene treatments. We will know more about your cavity rate. We will know more about your parafunctional habits, such as jaw clenching or teeth grinding. We may opt to take X-rays at a longer interval period. We will customize an oral health care plan suited to you.
Dental Checkups and Cleanings
You should see the dentist at least twice a year to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy. During these appointments, Dr. Young or Dr. Montileaux will examine your mouth for signs of cavities and gum disease. They’ll also perform a thorough cleaning to get rid of any plaque they find, as well as tartar that can’t be removed through regular brushing and flossing. This way, you can have oral problems treated as early as possible – and in some cases before they’ve even had a chance to start!
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Nightguards for Bruxism
Patients who struggle with unconscious teeth grinding and clenching, bruxism, may think their only hope is to find a way to stop the habit, but unfortunately, most patients only experience bruxism while they’re asleep and unable to control their movements. For these patients, a simple, custom oral appliance may offer an effective solution. Patients will simply snap the small appliance into place onto the teeth. This places a physical barrier between the rows of teeth, preventing wear or damage that can occur when bruxism is left untreated.
Oral Cancer Screening
Many patients believe only smokers or those who use other forms of tobacco are at risk of oral cancer. However, research indicates that 25% or more of patients who are diagnosed with this deadly disease never engage in any of the high-risk behaviors associated with it. That’s why we complete thorough oral cancer screenings during every six-month dental checkup. When caught in the earliest stages, oral cancer is often treatable, allowing patients to make a full recovery.
Fluoride Treatment
Whatcom County is one of the few places in the country where fluoride is not added to public water, which is why it is important for kids to receive a fluoride supplement in their daily routine. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that, when incorporated into tooth structure, makes the teeth highly resistant to decay or erosion.
Family Dentistry
When raising a family, your life is busy. You do not have the time to visit various dental offices to have everyone in your home’s oral health needs met. This makes it all too easy to overlook an important office visit. At Young Dental, we make it convenient for your family to maintain their dental appointments. We treat patients of all ages from one location to nurture generations of healthy, beautiful smiles. We provide the comprehensive care your loved ones depend on through all stages of life, whether you're visiting our dental office from Bellingham or a nearby area like Birchwood, Lynden, Geneva, or Ferndale.