Prevention

Making it to your dentist’s office for regular examinations and cleanings is a very healthy habit. At Land O’ Lakes Dental Care, we will help you maintain the right schedule to protect your teeth. When you’re in our office, we will thoroughly clean away tartar and polish your teeth to prevent the formation of cavities. 

We use an up-to-date digital imaging system for your x-rays, which means lower exposure to x-rays and an easy, detailed display of your x-rays in your treatment room so you can see exactly what we see.

For children and those prone to cavities, we recommend fluoride treatments and the applications of sealants to the teeth. Fluoride is known to harden enamel and so helps protect teeth from the harmful effects of plaque. Sealants applied to the grooves and crevices of the teeth helps prevent the bacteria in plaque from attacking these vulnerable surfaces.

We take our responsibility for educating our patients quite seriously. We want you to be able to keep your teeth healthy and know that daily brushing and flossing are vital. We’ll also instruct you on other healthy practices like not biting your nails. And we will watch for signs that you are grinding your teeth at night, as well.