Prevention
At Kirk Dental Associates prevention is our by-word. We believe that prevention is the key to a lifetime of oral health. All of our treatment decisions are based on this premise.
At each visit we will examine your mouth and reevaluate your risk for various oral diseases (tooth decay, gum disease, oral cancer, TMJ/ occlusal wear) and discuss conservative and preventive treatments that might be of benefit to you.
Increasing knowledge about prevention and the causes of dental disease helps people of all ages. Nutrition, proper use of fluorides, dental sealants, many oral hygiene aids and rinses, and the use of effective daily oral hygiene techniques help prevent future problems.
Our Services Include:
- Application of fluorides
- Sealant application
- Home care instructions
- Nutrition counseling
- Smoking cessation advice
- Occlusal splints for tooth clenching
- Custom athletic mouth guards
