Preventive Dentistry La Crosse
Setting Your Smile Up for Success
The best way to handle any kind of problem is to stop it from happening in the first place. That’s exactly what our preventive dentistry services in La Crosse are designed to do for your teeth and gums. With just two dental exams and cleanings each year, Dr. Saphner and our team can make sure issues like cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss don’t have to cause you concern. If you’re ready to let us safeguard your smile, reach out today.
Why Choose All Smiles Implants and Family Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- Led by a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
- True Community Practice with Deep Roots in La Crosse
- Patient-Centered Approach with Emphasis on Quality
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
When you come in for a dental exam, we won’t just use high-tech imaging to look at your teeth and gums, but also evaluate the state of your jaw, existing dental work, and more. This comprehensive approach lets us stay ahead of a wide range of issues, including oral cancer. As part of your visit, our hygienist will also remove all of the plaque and tartar from your teeth (especially from hard-to-reach areas in your mouth), which takes away the underlying cause of most oral infections.
Children’s Dentistry
On top of taking care of you, your spouse, and your parents, Dr. Saphner is also happy to see the youngest members of your family. With children, his priority is to give them a comfortable and empowering experience at the dentist so that appointments are consistently positive and productive.
Gum Disease Treatment
The most common dental issue in the U.S. and across the globe is gum disease, a bacterial infection that weakens the soft tissues that support the teeth as well as the roots. It’s the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, but we can find, diagnose, and treat it early. Scaling and root planing clears away the bacteria-filled plaque from the gum line, while root planing smooths rough surfaces to drastically lower the chance of reinfection (while also speeding up the healing process).
Dental Sealants
The back teeth are particularly susceptible to cavities because of their large, flat chewing surfaces that are filled with pits and grooves that trap food particles and bacteria. With dental sealants, we can apply a clear, thin layer of resin to shield these vulnerable teeth. They’re perfect for children who are still learning how to brush and can be a big help for cavity-prone adults.
Nightguards for Bruxism
If you regularly wake up with a sore jaw or headache, or if your teeth look overly flat and short, then you likely grinding them while you sleep. This is unconscious and almost impossible to stop on your own, but we can keep your smile protected with a custom nightguard. It’s a small mouthpiece you wear to bed that prevents your teeth from touching, leading to better nights and less risk of excessive tooth wear down the road.
Snore Guards
A snoreguard is a custom-fitted dental device that is designed to reduce snoring by gently repositioning the lower jaw to keep the airway open during sleep. By preventing airway obstruction, it helps improve airflow, reduce snoring, and promote better, healthier rest. These appliances are a comfortable, non-invasive solution for patients struggling with snoring or mild sleep apnea, especially if they have already proven to be non-receptive to more traditional sleep apnea solutions like CPAP machines. For more information or to see if a snoreguard is right for you, schedule an appointment right away!