• Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Choosing a cosmetic dentist
  • What is the LVI Difference?
  • Characteristics of Award Winning Smiles
  • Cosmetic Procedures/
    Treatments
    • Smile Makeover
      • Questions About Smile Makeover
    • Porcelain Veneers
      • Question About Porcelain Veneers
    • Full Mouth Restoration
      • Questions About Full Mouth Restoration
    • Tooth Whitening
      • Teeth Whitening Questions
    • Dental Implants
      • Questions About Dental Implants
      • Implants for Supporting Bridges
      • Advantages of Dental Implants
      • A Choice in Anesthesia for Your Dental Implant Surgery
    • Tooth Crowns
    • Dental Bonding
    • Tooth-colored fillings
    • Porcelain fillings
    • Gum Recontouring
    • Invisalign®
  • Teeth and Aging
• Common Dental Problems
  • Why Do Teeth Darken?
  • Advanced Hygiene and Periotherapy
    • Velscope Oral Cancer Screening
  • Fixing Tooth Decay
• General Dentistry
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dentures / Partials
  • What's right for you? Partials vs. Implants
  • Periodontics
  • Preventative Dentistry
  • A Look Back at Dentistry's History
• TMJ / TMD
  • Causes of TMD/TMJ Associated Headaches
  • Neuromuscular Dentistry
  • Questions About Neuromuscular Dentistry
  • Why See a Neuromuscular Dentist?
• Sleep Apnea
• Metal-Free Dental Practice
• Sedation Dentistry
  • Types of Dental Anesthesia

Preventative Dentistry

Bernardsville, Morristown and surrounding areas in New Jersey

Rotting teeth, a host of cavities, aches and pain – that’s what we’d face without preventative dentistry. By guiding patients toward excellent care of their teeth, dentists, like those at Aesthetic Dentistry in Bernardsville can help prevent long-term and often expensive restoration, resulting from dental disease. In its earliest stages, dental decay, oral cancer and periodontal disease can be averted by adhering to regular dental exams.

Another vital part of preventive dentistry is education. Your dentist will help you learn about good oral hygiene at each exam. When the dentist finds more plaque than normal, you’ll be instructed again on the proper method of brushing. When the dentist sees excess tartar between teeth, your dentist or dental hygienist will encourage you to floss more often. All of this education and care leaves us better able to grow old with our teeth.

These educational instructions, if adhered to, will go far in keeping your teeth and gums healthy throughout your life. During these office visits, your dentist may also suggest other dental corrections that can be performed by a cosmetic dentist to enhance your smile, like dental implants, orthodontics, and full mouth restoration.

Preventative Dentistry – Home Treatment

You are the first line of defense against tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss. By following five simple steps, you can put your best teeth forward and leave the rest in your dentist’s capable hands. By following these simple steps, dental patients can enjoy healthy teeth and gums for the majority of their life.

• Brush twice a day
• Floss often
• Eat a balanced diet
• Limit between meal snacks
• See your dentist twice a year for cleaning and exams

Preventive Dentistry – Dental Office Treatment

After a dental exam, your dentist will perform a number of evaluations to further understand your current dental state and recommend treatment to correct any problems that have surfaced since your last visit. Those evaluations include:

• Studying X-rays for evidence of hidden cavities
• Examining gums for evidence of receding gums and any gum disease
• Checking for oral cancer evidence
• Recommending procedures to correct any present dental problems

If you live near Morristown, and are in need of a general or cosmetic dentist in New Jersey, the Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville is happy to schedule an appointment with one of our cosmetic dentists. Please contact our office and we’ll schedule the first available appointment.