Cleaning is one of the basic steps your oral hygiene comprises, apart from brushing and flossing regularly. The process of dental cleaning, otherwise known as Prophylaxis, involves the removal of tartar and dental plaque from your teeth. It not only helps you in keeping your teeth sparkling clean, but more importantly, it enhances your overall health.

In the absence of regular cleaning, you may be more prone to dental and other medical conditions like gum infections, gingivitis, heart diseases, or even diabetes.

Benefits of dental cleaning

  • Better oral hygiene, and fresh breath
  • Prevents gum diseases
  • Reduces tooth decay/tooth loss and other dental problems
  • Reduces your risk of having heart disease, or diabetes
  • Reduces the risk of low birth weight and pre-term babies

We recommend you have your teeth professionally cleaned at least twice every year for good results. Our qualified and trusted hygienists are always at your service. Book an appointment with us today!

You may wonder, why you need fluoride treatment when your toothpaste has fluoride in it? Fluoride is most beneficial when applied immediately after having your tooth cleaned

At New Falls Dental, we offer fluoride, which is typically applied to your tooth, and in a stronger concentration than what is available over the counter in toothpaste and mouthwashes.

The Fluoride treatment can help you to:

  • Prevent tooth decay
  • Reduce sensitivity
  • Repair teeth in microscopic stages of decay
  • Maintain oral health
  • Strengthen the enamel

Dental Sealants

Did you know your back teeth are most susceptible to decay? It is because they have deep fissures and grooves that a toothbrush bristle cannot reach. Even with a proper brushing and flossing routine, there is a possibility of food and debris getting stuck and missed.

A sealant is nothing but a tooth-colored material that is applied to seal such grooves and fissures and to act as a protective barrier against possible cavities. This eliminates the possibility of food getting stuck in the grooves. The sealants also release fluoride that helps in the prevention of tooth decay. At New Falls Dental, it is one of the quickest procedures, and once we are done, your teeth function normally only in a more safeguarded way.

Comprehensive Oral Examinations & Digital X-Rays

 Just like regular health check-up is necessary to keep a tab on what is happening with your body; likewise, regular oral examinations help you maintain the health of your teeth, gums, jaw, and bite. At New Falls Dental, we recommend these exams at least twice a year because it is important to identify the issues early on and plan to treat them right.

Our comprehensive oral exams comprise of the following: 

  • Dental exam
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Periodontal exam (gums and the bones supporting the teeth)
  • TMJ exam (jaw joints)
  • Radiographic exam using digital x-ray’s and CBLT
  • Smile analysis
  • Bite analysis
  • Intra-oral pictures

During your oral examinations with us, Dr. Irukulla and her team assess your oral health. We use the intra-oral camera to take pictures of your teeth and gums so that you can also see, what we see in your mouth. At New Falls Dental, we believe in transparency and providing the best treatment to help you maintain your teeth for a lifetime.

Digital X-rays

Did you know digital x-rays emit 90% lesser radiation than the normal x-ray? Also, they are quicker and safer! At New Falls Dental, we use the low-radiation digital x-ray machines to help diagnose problems with your teeth/jaw and can also see the decay and bone loss which may not be visible yet. The 3D cone beam CT scan always helps us generate three dimensional (3D) images of your teeth, bones, and tissues.

We also provide a thorough check-up for oral cancer, which includes checking your neck, lips, face, throat, tongue, tissues, and gums for any symptoms. A thorough examination is done with utmost care and expertise.

Gum diseases

Your gums are the foundation of your teeth, and hence, their care is important. If you have ever noticed swollen or bleeding gums, those are the early signs of gum diseases that are caused due to excessive bacteria and tartar build-up. These symptoms can lead to bone loss, which, in turn, can result in teeth loss.

Gum disease constitutes to be the foremost cause of adult tooth loss, and studies show that they affect more than half the Americans. It requires a deep-cleaning procedure, also known as scaling or root planning.

Below are the symptoms we aim at removing with these procedures: 

  • Redness/swelling/bleeding of gums
  • Foul breath or Halitosis
  • Receding gums
  • Shifting of teeth
  • Experiencing pain while chewing

You are in safe hands with our dentists and hygienists who are gentle in their care as well as very experienced. It is very important for you to visit your dentist regularly to make sure that the gum disease does not worsen. We do everything we can to keep your charming smile intact!

The gums are a direct entry point to your body’s bloodstream-and it’s vital systems.

Bacterial clumps, known as biofilms, can break from their cluster and have a “seeding” effect through rest of the body. Studies have traced pathogens that lead to gum disease to same pathogens known to cause other systemic inflammation and illness.

Treating gum disease with the Perio Protect method has shown to reduce the presence of the most damaging pathogens by up to 90%.

Gum disease treatment helps reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, respiratory disease, Lazheimer’s disease, Colorectal and pre-term births and low birth-weight babies.

The Perio protect method combines with professional cleanings and scaling and prescription Perio Tray delivery of medication at home.

The customized Perio Tray has a special sealing system that keeps medication below the gum line to fight infections. This is important because oral bio films regenerate very easily and grow below the guns where toothbrush and floss cannot easily reach, making them difficult to control between office visits.

Mouthguards are often used for the protection of your teeth and for the prevention of major dental issues from occurring. At New Falls Dental, we provide you with the best-quality custom-fitted mouthguards.

Sports Guards: As dental injuries account for 30% of all sports-related injuries, the American Dental Association recommends all sports players to wear mouthguards. Our personalized sports guards protect your teeth by minimizing the risk of broken teeth or lacerating your lip, tongue, or cheek.

Night Guards: Grinding or clenching your teeth while asleep, also called bruxism, is a very common issue that may cause damage to your teeth. Some patients may not even be aware of their own grinding. It can also lead to breakage of teeth, jaw soreness, facial pain or you may even wake up with a headache. Night guards are custom-fitted appliances that cover your teeth and help you prevent any face/jaw pain as well as the enamel of your teeth.