Preventive Dentistry

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Preventative Dentistry: Your Roadmap to Long-Lasting Oral Health

Preventive dentistry is key for maintaining healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime. It's a proactive approach to dental care, aimed at preventing the onset of oral diseases or catching them in their early stages when they're easiest to treat.  It includes regular dentist visits for check-ups, cleanings, and various treatments intended to prevent problems like tooth decay, gum disease, enamel wear, and more.

At Pearl Street Dental in Boulder, we firmly believe that prevention is better than treatment - especially when it comes to your oral health. That's why we suggest that if it's been more than 6 months since your last dental visit, we encourage you to make an appointment.

Looking for a dentist in Boulder? Pearl Street Dental is accepting new patients and we look forward to meeting you!

patient testimonials

Sara M
Sara M
July 13, 2023
The more experience I have with Dr. Moynier, the more I appreciate his knowledge and expertise. His office is well run and his staff is capable and friendly.
Janet Mrozowski
Janet Mrozowski
July 6, 2023
I always have a pleasant experience when visiting Pearl St. Dental. Everyone is professional, kind and friendly.
Tracey Blitz
Tracey Blitz
June 6, 2023
Quick…painless…perfection! Dr Moynier is very personable and I’m glad he could fix my chipped front tooth.
Joelle Friedman
Joelle Friedman
March 22, 2023
Great office. Dr. Moynier is very skilled and attentive and the rest of the team is just wonderful.
Howard Blitz
Howard Blitz
March 6, 2023
As always great experience. Thorough, explain everything. Best quality dental care
s. schultz
s. schultz
February 28, 2023
Always a friendly and professional experience
Herman Theodore Ehrhardt
Herman Theodore Ehrhardt
February 27, 2023
I am confident I get the absolute best care at Pearl St dental. The staff are genuine and friendly., Work is precise and painless. Excellent flat irons View from all treatment rooms. Is a plus. I have no reason to go any place else.
Tra-Ling Tu
Tra-Ling Tu
February 15, 2023
It says a lot when you look forward to visiting your dentist. Thank you, Lindsay, for doing an excellent job as always, and Dr. Moynier for taking care of your patients with such skill and kindness!

Dental checkups

Receiving regular dental checkups are the backbone of preventive dentistry. They are an essential part of oral health maintenance and should ideally take place every six months, although the frequency can vary depending on one's individual dental health condition. During these checkups, the dentist will examine your teeth, gums, jaw, and mouth to detect any signs of oral health issues. They are the opportune moments for early detection and treatment of problems like cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and tooth loss.

Dental Checkups

Dental X-Rays

Dental X-rays provide a detailed image of your mouth, enabling your dentist to identify hidden dental issues that might not be evident during a standard oral examination. X-rays can be integral in identifying cavities between teeth, assessing gum health, checking dental implant viability, determining the status of growing teeth, and spotting tumors or cysts. Essentially, a dental X-ray fills in the gaps, helps remove the guesswork, and offers a complete picture of your dental health.

Professional Dental Cleanings

Professional dental cleanings complement regular oral hygiene practices like brushing and flossing. Performed by a hygienist, a dental cleaning session involves steps that you cannot perform at home. It includes the removal of dental plaque and tartar using a process known as scaling. Once the teeth are clean, they are polished to remove additional stains and plaque. Lastly, the teeth are flossed to ensure the areas between the teeth are clean. These professional cleanings are a critical piece in preventive dentistry as they help to ward off cavities and gum disease.

Periodontal Cleanings

Periodontal cleanings, otherwise known as deep cleanings, are often recommended by dentists as part of a preventative care plan for those who have, or are at risk of, developing gum disease. Compared to regular dental cleanings, periodontal cleanings go deeper, removing plaque and tartar formation below the gumline. This procedure, also known as scaling and root planing, helps to reduce inflammation and irritation caused by bacterial toxins, allowing the gums to heal and reattach themselves more firmly to the teeth.

Periodontal Cleanings
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