Protect your smile and avoid costly future treatments with comprehensive preventative care that keeps your teeth and gums healthy for life.
The foundation of excellent oral health begins with consistent, professional preventative care. At Borges Brothers Dental, our preventative dentistry services in St. Augustine focus on maintaining your natural teeth, preventing disease before it starts, and catching potential problems early when they’re easiest and least expensive to treat.
Regular preventative dental care does more than keep your smile bright—it protects your overall health, as research increasingly links oral health to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and other systemic issues. Through comprehensive exams, professional cleanings, patient education, and early intervention, we help St. Augustine families maintain optimal oral health across all ages and avoid the discomfort and expense of major dental work.
Avoid Costly Future Treatments Regular preventative care identifies and addresses minor issues before they become major problems, saving you significant money and discomfort by preventing the need for expensive restorative work.
Early Detection of Oral Health Issues Professional exams catch cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and other conditions in their earliest stages when treatment is simplest and most effective, protecting your long-term oral health.
Maintain Your Natural Teeth for Life Consistent preventative care helps you keep your natural teeth throughout your lifetime, avoiding the need for extractions, implants, or dentures through proactive maintenance.
Protect Overall Health and Wellness Good oral health contributes to total body wellness, as regular dental care helps prevent bacteria from entering your bloodstream and reduces risk factors for systemic health conditions.
Fresh Breath and Confident Smile Professional cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup that home care alone can’t address, keeping your breath fresh and your smile bright and healthy-looking.
Personalized Oral Health Education We teach you proper home care techniques and provide guidance specific to your oral health needs, empowering you to maintain excellent dental health between visits.
Step 1: Comprehensive Oral Examination We’ll thoroughly examine your teeth, gums, jaw, and oral tissues, checking for signs of decay, gum disease, oral cancer, and other concerns while reviewing your health history.
Step 2: Professional Cleaning and Polishing Our hygienist will remove plaque and tartar buildup from above and below your gumline, then polish your teeth to remove surface stains and leave your smile fresh and bright.
Step 3: Diagnostic X-Rays and Imaging When indicated, we’ll take necessary X-rays to detect issues not visible during visual examination, like cavities between teeth, bone loss, or problems beneath existing restorations.
Step 4: Personalized Home Care Guidance We’ll provide education on proper brushing and flossing techniques, recommend products suited to your needs, and discuss dietary factors that affect your oral health.
Step 5: Treatment Planning and Scheduling If we identify any concerns, we’ll discuss treatment recommendations and schedule any needed work, while booking your next preventative visit to maintain your healthy smile.
Our friendly team is here to help with anything you need — from insurance questions to treatment details.
Most patients should schedule preventative dental visits every six months for optimal oral health. However, if you have gum disease, a history of frequent cavities, or other risk factors, we may recommend more frequent visits tailored to your specific needs.
A comprehensive preventative appointment includes a thorough examination of your teeth and gums, professional cleaning to remove plaque and tartar, polish to remove surface stains, fluoride treatment when appropriate, oral cancer screening, and necessary X-rays based on your individual needs and history.
X-rays detect problems not visible during visual examination, including cavities between teeth, bone loss from gum disease, infections at tooth roots, and developing issues beneath existing fillings or crowns. The radiation exposure from modern digital X-rays is minimal and essential for comprehensive care.
Brush twice daily for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste, floss once daily to remove plaque between teeth, limit sugary and acidic foods and drinks, don’t use tobacco products, and schedule regular preventative visits with your St. Augustine dentist.
Most dental insurance plans cover preventative services like exams and cleanings at 100% with no deductible, recognizing that prevention saves money long-term. We’ll verify your benefits and help you maximize your insurance coverage.
Maintain healthy gums as the foundation of your oral health. Our periodontal care addresses gum disease at every stage, protecting your teeth and overall wellness.
Give your children a positive start to lifelong dental health. Our gentle, patient approach makes dental visits comfortable and stress-free for young patients, establishing healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Repair and rebuild damaged teeth with advanced restorative treatments. Our comprehensive solutions return strength, function, and beauty to your smile using the latest techniques and materials.
Schedule your preventative care appointment today and take the first step toward a lifetime of excellent oral health.