Your Leesburg, VA Family Dentist for Lifelong Routine Dental Care
Our staff at Smile Please is dedicated to giving you excellent service and quality care for complete satisfaction. Getting routine dental exams every year and practicing good dental hygiene every day can prevent tooth loss and oral diseases, meaning less time spent at the dentist. When you come in for your routine dental cleaning and exam, we make sure that you leave with your teeth in the best shape possible.
Routine Dental Exams
Getting comprehensive dental exams every year keeps your teeth healthy and ensures early detection of diseases. Our dentists give gentle, professional cleanings so that patients of all ages feel comfortable and safe. By using state-of-the-art dental technology, we assure the most thorough examination of your teeth. Our high-definition intraoral cameras allow us to get clear images of your teeth from every angle, and we combine these with our digital X-rays for early cavity detection and oral cancer detection. All of these services come standard with each routine visit to give you the highest quality care.
Fillings
Amalgam fillings are a blend of a powdered alloy and elemental mercury. Although extensive studies have shown that the amount of mercury is safe for anyone over age 6, they can release dangerous mercury vapors in young children and their bright silver plating can be an eyesore. When you get a filling at Smile Please, we provide you with other options that are not only safer but look better! If you decide not to go with an amalgam filling, you can get one tailored to the natural color of your tooth or a white filling.
General Dental Hygiene
Getting comprehensive dental exams every year keeps your teeth healthy and ensures early detection of diseases. Our dentists give gentle, professional cleanings so that patients of all ages feel comfortable and safe. By using state-of-the-art dental technology, we assure the most thorough examination of your teeth. Our high-definition intraoral cameras allow us to get clear images of your teeth from every angle, and we combine these with our digital X-rays for early cavity detection and oral cancer detection. All of these services come standard with each routine visit to give you the highest quality care.
Cavity Prevention and Detection
One of the most important tools for preventing cavities is fluoride. Fluoride is a chemical compound that has been used by dentists for decades to aid patients’ oral health. Not only is it a key ingredient in toothpaste, but many cities even add it to tap water to give better access to this important chemical compound. Fluoride treatments are especially important for those who may be at higher risk of developing oral diseases, such as children and the elderly.
If our staff thinks you may be at risk of developing cavities or tooth sensitivity, we also help in creating diet modification plans. This may include finding alternatives to sugar, drinking more water, and eating more calcium-rich foods.
If readings from our X-rays and intraoral scope indicate the risk of a cavity, we use a DIAGNOdent to help confirm our suspicions. This equipment uses a red laser to detect signs of tooth decay, indicated by differences in how the red light reflects off your tooth. This painless diagnostic tool is a great way for us to confirm whether you have a cavity, so we can get it treated fast.
Treating Gum Disease
Gum disease is nothing to be embarrassed about. However, it’s imperative that you get treatment. Gingivitis is the most common and mild form of gum disease which causes swelling and bleeding from the gums. Many people with gingivitis may find it only annoying and not worth going to the dentist. However, gingivitis left untreated can develop into periodontitis, which can lead to permanent tooth loss or bigger issues such as malnutrition or immunosuppression.
Oral Cancer Detection
VELscope® is a diagnostic tool for helping to detect oral cancer, and we recommend this service for patients who have higher risks of developing oral cancer. The VELscope® uses a blue light that makes the mucous membrane in the mouth appear green. Differences in the color help dentists detect changes in the soft tissue that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to see, giving an early indicator of disease without an invasive examination. Our dentists at Smile Please have studied this tool intensively to ensure your results are accurate.