Preventative Dental Care

When it comes to oral health, prevention is the name of the game. Seize the opportunity to protect your teeth and gums with professional care provided by dentists Dr. Chris McKowen, D.D.S. and Dr. Spencer Friedrich, D.D.S. at our Springfield, MO 65804 office and you will find you experience fewer oral health problems. Aside from examining, cleaning, polishing and restoring your teeth, our dentists also perform proactive cosmetic procedures to help you maintain a beautiful and healthy smile for years to come. You can also do your part to preserve your teeth by brushing every single day with toothpaste that contains fluoride, rinsing with mouth wash, eating healthy and flossing after each meal.

Preventative dental care includes dentistry services that lower the chances of oral health problems that will gradually worsen and become more expensive to treat over time. Diagnostic services are used to identify signs of dental problems as they form. Examples of such services include dental x-rays, 6-month oral evaluations, comprehensive cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, nutritional counseling and brushing/flossing instructions. In certain situations, resin restorations and even medication that slows decay will be considered to prevent decay.

If you have not been to the dentist’s office in the prior six months, don’t wait a day longer to schedule an appointment. Give us a call at (417) 865-5017 to coordinate preventative dental care.