Preventative Dental Care When You Need It

Preventative Dental Care

Preventative Dental Care Miami, FL

As a dentist, we strive to clean our patients' teeth while also ensuring that their teeth remain healthy. Our aim is for our patients to retain their natural teeth for as long as possible. Preventative care plays an important role in accomplishing this since regular teeth cleanings are essential for preventing infection and disease. It is also important to receive restorations quickly in order to prevent further damage and the need for extractions.

Visit us at least twice a year

Whether preventative or cosmetic, all our services work together so our patients can have healthy teeth for life. While we typically recommend that patients visit us once or twice a year, there are some people who need professional dental care more frequently; pregnant women and diabetics being on the top of that list.

Pregnant women are at a greater risk of developing gum disease

In our dentist office, we understand how important it is for pregnant women to receive dental care. Blood flow moves toward the growing baby during pregnancy, which means that other places, like the gums, are not receiving the same level of blood flow they once were. While the lack of blood flow to the gums is only temporary, it does increase the risk of developing gum disease. Under normal circumstances, we will issue a standard warning and encourage patients to visit our office. With pregnant women, this condition is far more serious.

In some cases, gum disease has been proven to cause preterm labor and low birthweight babies. Something as simple as the health of the gums can influence the health of an unborn child. This makes it important to visit us for a teeth cleaning and dental exam at least twice during pregnancy. We can remove plaque and bacteria to restore the gums to a healthy state. It is perfectly safe to receive dental care during pregnancy as long as we know the patient is pregnant.

Diabetics are at a greater risk for infection due to uncontrolled blood sugar

Uncontrolled blood sugar or frequent diabetic episodes can inhibit the white blood cells, making it difficult for them to fight infection in patients with diabetes. This can cause diabetics to suffer from a variety of infections, including gum disease. As a dentist, we can help to prevent this problem by removing plaque and harmful bacteria before it causes problems. With our professional cleanings, the body does not need to spend valuable energy fighting bacteria in the mouth and can divert it elsewhere.

With that in mind, we recommend diabetics visit our office for a teeth cleaning after any major diabetic episode or every three months. The time one spends on preventative care is well worth it. Since it may take someone with diabetes longer to recover from an infection, preventing the infection in the first place is much more effective and healthy.

For more information or to find out how frequently you should have your teeth cleaned, call our dental office.


Dr. Rita The Smile Designer

At Dr. Rita The Smile Designer in Miami, we work to customize your treatment to match your needs and schedule where possible. Our professional staff aims to create a calm atmosphere for you during the appointment and treatment process. We will identify any dental issues you are struggling with and work with you to find the solution that works best for you.

Our staff seeks to create a comforting environment at the office to ease patients into the procedure. We can help prevent damage to your teeth and set you on track for a lifetime of quality oral health. At Dr. Rita The Smile Designer, your dental health is our prime concern.

Check out what others are saying about our dental services on Yelp: Preventative Dental Care Miami.

Recent Posts

Prevent The Worst Before It Can Occur

Make sure the weekends remain great by preventing dental infection with the proper care.When it comes to preventative dental care, it is crucial to schedule regular dental checkups at least twice per year. With regular dental checkups, we can help you maintain your oral health. Brushing twice a day and flossing once a day will…

Routine Dental Care Can Help Prevent Infection, Tooth Decay, And More

Infection doesn't take a break on the weekend and neither should you. Keep up routine dental care 24/7.Even if you don't notice any signs of infection on your teeth or oral health issues, it is crucial to seek routine dental care on a regular basis. Without a routine dental checkup at least once every six…

Make Sure To Get Professional Dental Care

Stay healthy by keeping up regular dental cleanings and examinations at our office.Brushing and flossing your teeth is not the only way to help keep your teeth healthy. No matter how much people brush and floss, there are areas of the mouth that only a professional dentist can reach. This is where we come in.With…


Recent Posts

When Is A Tooth Extraction Necesssary?

When Is A Tooth Extraction Necesssary?

While dentists will often do everything possible to save a tooth no matter the age of the patient, there are some situations where tooth extraction is necessary. When it comes to removing teeth, there are two different types of extractions a dentist or oral surgeon can use depending on the reason for removal: Simple extraction…

What Are The Different Types Of Gum Disease?

What Are The Different Types Of Gum Disease?

Choosing a general dentist to address gum disease is essential. General dentists undergo many years of training in order to learn how to provide their patients with optimal dental care services. One of the more important services they offer is dental check-ups, as this type of dental appointment is one that can help prevent a…