Dental Services in Goose Creek, North Charleston,
Hanahan & Dorchester
Dentists (Goose Creek and other areas) know that good dental health is not just about having a great smile. Dental problems affect not just the mouth they can affect the whole body! Did you know that bad bacteria in the mouth produce endotoxins which can enter the blood stream and thus travel throughout your whole body? In fact, as any dentist in Goose Creek or North Charleston dentist will tell you, poor dental health has been linked to a variety of health issues such as an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, respiratory infections, diabetic complications, and even low birth weights.
Fortunately, (like your Goose Creek dentist or North Charleston dentist recommend) some of the most serious dental problems can be avoided by following basic dental hygiene routines. These routines such as brushing and flossing, if done correctly, can help prevent the most common dental problems. Done incorrectly, however, they can result in bad breath, cavities, gingivitis, and even loose teeth. So what is the right way to keep your teeth healthy and clean?
One of the best preventative measures is tooth brushing. Your dentist (North Charleston or Goose Creek dentist) recommends brushing after every meal with a soft bristled brush. Why a soft brush? Because the bristles on medium and hard rated toothbrushes can irritate and even damage the gums. This can result in microscopic wounds in which can become host to damaging oral bacteria. Soft bristled brushes, on the other hand, will clean teeth and massage the gums without damaging them.
Dentists (Goose Creek) also recommend flossing at least once a day since brushing cannot reach and remove food matter that is stuck between the teeth. This food matter, if left in place, can also become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. This can result in a buildup of plaque which, if not removed within a certain amount of time, will solidify into dental calculus (also known as tartar). This dental calculus cannot be removed by ordinary brushing and a visit to the dentist becomes necessary.
However, your dentist in Goose Creek or dentist North Charleston performs a wide variety of other dental services besides cleaning. These services include teeth whitening, root canals, surgical tooth extractions, frenectomies, gingivectomies, scaling and root planning, and more. Please see our list of services offered for more information!
Below is a list of services that we provide. If you need a service that you do not see listed here, you may contact us through our Contact Page to request more information.
Laser
- Pain Free Dentistry
- Frenectomy
- Gingivectomy
- Crown lengthening
- Treatment of oral ulcers
Extractions
- Simple
- Surgical
- Wisdom Teeth
Preventative
- Routine Cleanings
- Xrays
- Fluoride treatments
- Sealants
Endodontics
- Root canals
- Retreatment
Other
- Nitrous Gas (laughing gas)
- Night Guards
- Sports Guards
