General Dentistry Services
INCLUDES: FREE CONSULTATION (EXAM, PANO X-RAY & TREATMENT PLAN)
At Cozy Family Dental in New Jersey, we believe everyone deserves to have a smile they can be proud of.
Our generalists are excited to provide you and your family with top-notch oral care services. Our goal is to ensure that each member of your family has exceptional dental health.
What Is General Dentistry?
General dentistry covers the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral health conditions. This means that general dentists are responsible for your routine checkups, examinations, cleanings, and restorations. They develop customized dental hygiene plans for their patients, which include things like teeth cleaning, tooth scaling, and x-rays.
Disease prevention is an important part of general dentistry. Diagnostic equipment and regular checkups allow general dentists to detect and treat problems as early as possible. However, you may be referred to a specialist depending on the condition of your mouth.
It’s important to visit your general dentist at least every six months for a cleaning and examination. After all, regular dental checkups are an essential part of disease prevention. Many oral health conditions do not cause pain until they have already become severe.
Consequently, waiting until you already have a toothache to visit your dentist is never good. If you do have a toothache or notice something unusual, contact your dentist right away.
Depending on your oral health, your dentist may recommend more frequent visits, such as every three months instead of twice a year. You should always follow the schedule of preventative treatment recommended by your dentist.
Our General Dentistry Services
Dental X-rays are taken, if necessary, to catch any issues. Dental exams make sure everything is in order. Teeth cleaning can help remove any stubborn plaque.
Dental filling is a very common procedure designed to restore the health and structure of teeth that have become damaged from cavities, tooth decay and cracked teeth.
Inlays are fitted and molded in the chewing area of your tooth that has been damaged through injury or decay. On the other hand, onlays are used for damage and deterioration to the cusps of your tooth as well as the biting surface.
Root canal treatment might be the best possible method for saving the injured tooth where the inner portion of a tooth has become damaged by infection or decay.
Dental crowns and bridges can restore the appearance and function of damaged or missing teeth. Made from high-quality materials, they provide a natural-looking and durable solution.
The dental care experts at Cozy Family Dental offer special treatment methods that are designed to stop the spread of gum disease and repair the oral structures of the mouth.
Benefits of General Dentistry
- Focuses on the Prevention of Diseases and Injuries:
Preventive dental care is essential for avoiding oral infections, cancers, cavities, gum disease, and more. When you visit a general dentist for routine exams and cleanings, they evaluate your oral health and clean your teeth and gums to keep your mouth in excellent shape. Our goal is to help you prevent cavities, gum disease, and injuries before they occur or progress. We offer preventive care in the form of exams and x-rays, oral cancer screenings, professional dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, mouthguards, and nightguards.
- Detects Cavities Before They Spread:
Our general dentists use advanced technologies and techniques to detect tooth decay in the earliest stages. We use x-rays and intraoral cameras to identify micro-cavities, gum disease, and other infections to provide prompt treatment and reverse or control these conditions.
- Restores Damaged, Missing, and Decayed Teeth:
General dentists also restore teeth with decay, breaks, chips, fractures, and other types of damage. Our dentists offer fillings, bonding, veneers, crowns, dentures, dental implants, and more to restore your dental function and strength. Restorative dentistry allows you to eat comfortably and enjoy a complete, pain-free smile for many years.
- Personalizes Dental Treatment for Your Needs:
General dentists are prepared to provide various services to improve oral health and wellness. If you have an issue, you can quickly contact your general dentist for an appointment and know you’ll receive comprehensive and personalized care.
- Improves Overall Health:
Your oral health can directly impact your overall health and vice versa. Unhealthy teeth and gums can make you susceptible to health complications like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and more. For example, if you have untreated gum disease, the infection can enter the bloodstream and lead to heart issues and osteoporosis. Caring for your oral health and practicing excellent oral health habits and hygiene can make a difference in your general health and quality of life.
FAQs About General Dentistry
Q: Why Is Regular Dental Appointment Important?
A: Many people do not visit the dentist regularly. They only visit when there is a dental problem. This is called “crisis treatment,” as opposed to “preventive treatment.” Although this is usually done to save money, patients may end up with expensive treatment procedures that could have been prevented by minor treatments earlier.
Many conditions are symptomless until they reach their advanced stage. The regular dental appointment allows the general dentist to monitor the patient’s oral health and detect potential issues that can become complicated.
Q: How Often Should I Brush My Teeth?
A: A general dentistry rule is to brush the teeth at least two times per day. This limits how long acids made by oral bacteria get to attack teeth surfaces. It also slows down tartar accumulation on teeth.
The most important time that a person can brush their teeth is right before going to bed. Teeth are more vulnerable during sleep because saliva production slows down. Saliva helps protect teeth by washing away bacteria and acids in the mouth. The mouth dries up during sleep, so removing acids and bacteria that have built up on teeth during the day provides significant protection.
Q: Why Is Flossing Necessary?
A: Brushing can remove most of the bacteria in the mouth. However, toothbrush bristles cannot reach every part of the mouth. Flossing gets rid of bacteria in those areas, especially in the tiny spaces between the teeth. Without flossing, plaque and food remnants will build up, eventually hardening into tartar.
Q: Why Are Dental X-Rays Needed?
A: Many issues affecting the teeth and surrounding tissues are not visible during a physical examination. The general dentist may perform X-rays to see bone infections, gum disease, decay between the teeth or under dental restorations, abscesses or cysts, certain tumors and developmental issues. Detecting and treating dental problems early can save money, time and unnecessary discomfort.
Q: How Often Should I Visit The Dentist?
A: Everyone should visit the dentist for a checkup at least every six months. However, patients who are at a higher risk of gum disease or oral cancer may need more frequent appointments. The dentist will recommend how often a patient needs general dentistry care.
Q: Can Tooth Decay Be Reversed?
A: The first stage of tooth decay is its demineralization stage, and it can be reversed with fluoride treatments. However, the decay can no longer be reversed once cavities begin to form. A dentist can slow down the decay by closing up cavities, though. Untreated tooth decay can lead to the total loss of teeth.
Q: Do I Need to Fix My Chipped Tooth?
A: A chipped tooth requires dental care regardless of how minor it might seem. The outer layer of teeth is called the enamel, and it protects the more delicate inner layers. It is the strongest part of the body, and it is often damaged when a tooth is chipped. Enamel being compromised leaves the rest of the tooth vulnerable to tooth decay.
If you’re ready to transform your smile, Cozy Family Dental is here to help. Our expert team is dedicated to providing high-quality general dentistry services tailored to your individual needs. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a more beautiful, confident smile.
At Cozy Family Dental, your satisfaction and comfort are our top priorities. Our state-of-the-art facility and compassionate team make us the trusted choice for cosmetic dentistry for residents of Wayne, NJ.