Since 1974, Kalmar Family Dentistry has provided preventative dental care for infants, children, teens, and adults. At our all-age practice, we provide services and treatments that prevent oral health care problems that can negatively impact your overall health.
To schedule an appointment for preventative dental care at Kalmar Family Dentistry, call
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A comprehensive oral examination is recommended for patients of all ages, every six months. During this examination, Dr. Kelly Kalmar will be evaluating your bite, teeth, jaw function, and gums, as well as examining your neck and throat to ensure you are in good oral health. At indicated intervals, you will also receive reduced radiation digital X-rays to ensure that problems are not developing beneath the surface of your teeth or gums.
The purpose of a dental cleaning is to remove the plaque and tartar that builds up on the teeth, often between teeth and near the gumline. Having a professional dental cleaning every six months helps to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Your dental cleaning at Kalmar Family Dentistry will include flossing, and professional polishing as well.
Dental sealants are effective preventative dental treatments for children and teens. Sealants safely and painlessly fill in the grooves of the molars to prevent cavities from forming.
Flouride treatments for children are used to prevent demineralization, and ultimately tooth decay. These treatments are effective, safe, and entirely painless for children.
Teeth grinding can wreak havoc on the health of your teeth and gums. It is also a leading cause of TMJ. A custom night guard prevents excessive force that wears away the teeth and puts pressure on the jaw joint.
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure used to treat gum disease. During the scaling process, specialized dental instruments are used to remove dental plaque and calculus from beneath the gums. Planing is the procedure used to smooth the tooth roots after the scaling process. Root planing helps the gums heal and reattach themselves to a cleaner and smoother root surface.
Root canals are most often necessary when decay has reached the nerve of the tooth or the tooth has become infected. When root canal therapy is performed, infected or inflamed pulp is removed from the tooth chamber. The inside of the tooth is then cleaned and disinfected before being filled and sealed to limit the possibility of future infection. Soon after the root canal is performed, the tooth is restored with a dental crown or filling to protect the tooth and restore normal tooth function.
A tooth that can not be saved with restorative procedures may need to be removed. Before removal of the tooth, the area will be numbed with anesthesia. The tooth is loosened from the jawbone and surrounding ligaments and tissues with a gentle rocking motion. Once it is loose, it is gently removed. Stitches may be necessary after the removal of a tooth.
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Most oral examinations and dental cleanings take roughly one hour to complete. If you need digital x-rays, or if your child requires additional preventative services such as fluoride treatments or dental sealants, it may take just a bit longer.
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