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Quality Cleanings & Prevention in Las Vegas

Quality Cleanings & Prevention in Las VegasWhen it comes to protecting your smile, the best approach is not to deal with problems as they happen but try to prevent them from the start. At Valley Dental, we strive to deliver quality preventive care through comprehensive cleanings, exams, and patient education. Our experienced team is committed to helping patients across Las Vegas achieve healthy and beautiful smiles they can enjoy for years to come.

Our team will do all we can to address your concerns about your smile and provide a personalized approach to help you protect your oral health. From deep tooth cleanings to dental hygiene education, you can count on us to be thorough, compassionate, and focused on your dental needs. We strive to create a welcoming and relaxed environment where you always feel like part of our dental family. If you're looking for a team you can trust with your smile, schedule a visit to our friendly practice today!

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Why Prevention Matters

In today's hectic lifestyle, it's easy to put off your routine dental exams and cleanings, especially if you don't have obvious symptoms of a problem. However, waiting until you experience dental pain or spot a cavity could already be too late, leaving you with costly procedures and impaired oral health. Taking a little time for a dental checkup has numerous benefits that shouldn't be overlooked. Here are some of the advantages of regular preventive dental care:

Avoiding Dental Problems: Not every problem can be completely prevented, but more of them can than you might think. One prime example is tooth loss, which many believe is a normal result of aging. However, the actual culprit is gum disease. Regular checkups allow dentists to catch these problems in the early stages and provide effective measures to slow them down, reverse their progress, or even stop them from happening completely.


Saving Money: The more extensive or invasive a treatment is, the more expensive it will be. Dental implants are highly effective at replacing a missing tooth, but it's far cheaper and better for your health if the natural tooth can be saved. Preventing problems like tooth decay or infections will reduce the risk of a tooth having to be extracted for health reasons.


Less Dental Pain: Inner tooth infections, teeth grinding, and inflamed gums all result in pain in your mouth or jaws, and the effects can become debilitating if left unchecked. A healthy smile is naturally pain-free, allowing you to enjoy your lifestyle uninterrupted by dental discomfort.

Our dentists strive to help you protect your smile and take proactive steps to keep it healthy. Simply visiting our practice twice a year for an exam and cleaning is often enough to help you maintain your oral health and overall well-being. Plus, when you do need more extensive care, you'll know that you're in a better situation thanks to our diligent approach and swift action.

The Oral-Systemic Connection

Your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body in many ways. Problems that start in the mouth gradually impact other areas of your body. Moreover, many health issues in other parts of your body show signs orally as well. This effect is known as the oral-systemic connection, and its importance should not be underestimated.

Dentists can observe symptoms within your smile to detect other potential health issues you may not have been aware of. One common issue is sleep apnea, which many people have without knowing. Signs like worn or fractured teeth caused by your body fighting to open a collapsed airway can be a prime indicator, and many people are first made aware of their sleep apnea risk during a dental exam.

Another common health issue that manifests with oral symptoms is diabetes. Not only does diabetes raise your risk of gum disease, but gum disease, in turn, has been shown to elevate blood sugar levels. This means that if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, getting help from a dentist to watch for and treat gum disease is critical to your overall health.

Our Preventive Services

At Valley Dental, we provide a range of preventive services to help you keep your smile healthy long-term. Here's how we can help you protect your smile through preventive dental care:

  • Dental Cleanings: This service goes beyond your usual brushing and flossing to eliminate tartar, food debris, and stains. Professional cleanings reduce your risk of tooth decay and gum disease, leaving your smile looking and feeling fresh.
  • Fluoride & Sealants: A fluoride coating helps to strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of decay. Sealants can protect them even further with a thin coating that keeps bacteria away from tooth enamel. Sealants can be used for all ages but are most often recommended for children who are still learning how to brush and floss properly.
  • Digital X-Rays: These provide clear images of what's happening beneath the surface of your smile. We perform yearly x-rays for all patients and may take some twice a year, depending on their needs and risk factors.
  • Visual Cancer Screenings: Oral cancer is one of the lesser-known cancers, but it is just as serious as any other. Our dentists will carefully examine your smile for any potential signs of cancer so you can quickly receive the diagnosis and treatment you need.
  • Gum Disease Treatments: For gum disease, we will perform deep cleanings, also called scaling and root planing. This removes tartar and bacteria from below the gum line and makes it easier for the gums to heal and secure the tooth roots. We'll also perform regular maintenance cleanings to help prevent reinfection.

Education for Dental Hygiene at Home

Education for Dental Hygiene at HomeTeaching patients how to care for their smiles at home is an essential part of what we do. We'll help to educate children, parents, and adults of all ages on proper dental hygiene and oral healthcare tips. We use models and kid-friendly language with our younger patients. Parents will also learn about how things like nutrition and bottle feeding affect dental development.

If you have questions about techniques or hygiene products, we're happy to answer them. Our practice also offers useful tools like water picks and electric toothbrushes to help you take even better care of your smile.

Personalized Prevention & Cleanings for Your Healthy Smile

At Valley Dental, we know a little care at the right time goes a long way toward keeping your smile healthy. Our thorough cleanings, preventive services, and dental hygiene tips are all focused on helping you protect your smile for years to come. If you're looking for a friendly and reliable dentist, schedule your visit today!

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