Maintain a Healthy Smile With Preventive Dentistry in Decatur

Helping you and your family maintain bright, healthy smiles is one of our top priorities here at River Oaks Dental Care. By providing a number of high-quality dental services, we’ve kept our patients smiling throughout their lives. Decatur preventive dentistry can help you:

Catch and treat small oral problems before they worsen
Get your kids started on the road to good oral hygiene habits
Avoid the need for extensive and costly dental work
Enjoy peace of mind about your oral health
Lessen the risk of painful dental emergencies

Call 256-274-8680 to schedule an appointment. If you don’t have insurance, you can save on preventive care with our Dental Savings Plan.

Keep Your Mouth & Body Healthy With Preventive Solutions

Dr. Parker and the team at River Oaks Dental Care want to do all we can to help you and your loved ones enjoy good oral health, better overall health, and confidence in your smiles. We have several preventive dentistry services that can help you do that:

Routine Dental Cleanings and Exams – We’ll give your mouth a thorough exam, including an oral cancer screening and an inspection for cavities with the Spectra cavity detection system. Then we’ll clean and polish each of your teeth to give your smile a healthy glow.
Saliva Testing – We’ll take a sample of saliva and examine it to check for early signs of problems, including periodontal (gum) disease, heart disease, and diabetes.
Fluoride Treatments and Dental Sealants – Fluoride applied directly to your teeth will help strengthen them and prevent cavities, while sealants form a protective barrier against disease-causing bacteria.
Perio Checkup – Your dentist will ensure your gums are in top condition. If we spot signs of an infection, we’ll discuss next steps, such as deep cleaning your gumline.

Call 256-274-8680 for preventive dentistry in Decatur. We’ll keep your smile healthy and looking great. You can also schedule online. You’ll find our office at 2012 Danville Park Dr. SW in Decatur. We also serve the nearby communities of Trinity, Priceville, Hillsboro, Somerville, and Courtland.

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Common Questions About Preventive Dentistry

What is preventive dentistry?

Preventive dentistry involves a proactive approach to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile by preventing oral problems. Preventive dentistry services include dental cleanings and exams, fluoride treatments, tooth sealants, and saliva testing. This routine care will go a long way toward helping you keep your smile and your family’s smiles in good shape.

Why is preventive dentistry important?

Although Dr. Parker can repair just about any kind of dental problem you come in with, it’s much better to prevent problems from ever occurring. Routine checkups allow us to identify potential problems and halt them in their tracks, as well as catch and treat small problems before they worsen. For example, fluoride treatments and dental sealants help prevent cavities. Saliva testing can give us a picture of your oral health and overall health.

How much does preventive dentistry cost?

The cost for preventive dentistry will vary, depending on what you need. A routine dental exam and cleaning typically cost up to a few hundred dollars, with fluoride treatment or dental sealants costing a little more. We recommend that you make an appointment for a cleaning and exam, especially if you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, and we will give you a cost on any additional services that you need at that time. Most insurance plans and our own Dental Savings Plan fully cover the cost of routine preventive care.