Preventive Dentistry Tallahassee
Keeping Healthy Smiles for a Lifetime
At Boyd & Walther Tallahassee Dental Associates, our team strongly believes that ongoing preventive dentistry in Tallahassee is the key to enjoying a functional, confident smile long-term. By avoiding common dental problems and treating decay and disease in the earliest stages, your oral health can serve you well for many years to come – even for life!
Why Choose Boyd & Walther Tallahassee Dental Associates for Preventive Dentistry?
- Friendly & Highly Experienced Dentists and Team
- A Dentist-Owned & Operated Practice
- We Give Back to Our Community of Tallahassee
Dr. Ransey Boyd and Dr. Kirstin Walther hope to be given the opportunity to support you with preventive dentistry checkups, cleanings, and other valuable preventive services. Please contact our Tallahassee dental office today if you have any questions, or if you’re ready to schedule your first appointment.
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
Dental problems can develop in ways that go unnoticed by untrained eyes, even for patients who brush and floss diligently. That’s why routine dental checkups and teeth cleanings twice a year from your family dentists are so essential for your ongoing oral health and quality of life. Our dentists and team will spend plenty of quality time with you during these visits, working hard to understand your unique needs and how we can address them.
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Oral Cancer Screenings
At Boyd & Walther Tallahassee Dental Associates, our team takes the threat of oral cancer extremely seriously, which is why we’ve integrated oral cancer screenings into your routine checkups. During the screening, we perform an in-depth visual check of your mouth and oral tissues, paying close attention to suspicious sores, discoloration or other symptoms that may point towards cancerous cells.
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Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a natural mineral that’s regularly added to municipal water supplies because of its highly researched benefits regarding oral health. Countless studies have shown that people who grow up drinking fluoridated water on a regular basis have stronger, less cavity-prone teeth than their counterparts. Unfortunately, the rise in popularity of bottled water has led to a fluoride deficiency in many patients. During regular checkups, our doctors may recommend a professional fluoride treatment as an effective and simple preventive measure that can greatly benefit your smile.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are a clear protective layer that we can brush over the surface of your molars to prevent harmful oral bacteria, plaque, and tartar from accumulating in the crevices of the teeth. By preventing this from happening, our team is able to help drastically minimize the risk of decay in both adults and children. Sealants are also an excellent investment because they can continue providing reliable protection for years at a time.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Are any of the following symptoms familiar to you?
- Fractured, chipped, or otherwise damaged teeth with no understandable cause
- Chronic jaw/facial pain or soreness
- Excessively tight jaw muscles
- Constant headaches
- Damage on the inside of the cheek
If so, it’s likely that you’re experiencing bruxism (teeth grinding/clenching), which is a common condition among adults. Bruxism is most likely to occur while you’re sleeping, which makes self-diagnosis more difficult. Thankfully, our doctors can provide valuable assistance with a customized oral appliance (“nightguard”) that protects the teeth from chronic wear-and-tear as patients rest easy.
Electric Toothbrushes
Dr. Boyd and Dr. Walther always emphasize the importance of comprehensive examinations and cleanings, but maintaining an excellent at-home oral hygiene routine is just as crucial for the ongoing health and happiness of your smile. That’s why our team is happy to recommend quality oral hygiene products for patients upon request, including high-quality electric toothbrushes. Studies have shown that electric toothbrushes do a much better job of cleaning the mouth and removing plaque than manual brushes, and they have a built-in timer that lets you know when you’ve brushed for the proper length of time.