When you think about your health, your main focus is probably on what is happening with your body. Although this is important, you should also consider your oral health. Taking care of your teeth and gums is essential to your overall health and can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime.
Preventive dentistry is the best way to help you keep your mouth healthy. Combining good dental hygiene at home with regular visits to your dentist gives you the best chance of maintaining your oral health and keeping your teeth and gums healthy.
A healthy, beautiful smile doesn’t just happen. To keep your teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime, you need preventive dental care that involves more than just brushing and flossing your teeth. Your dentist can help educate you on maintaining the best oral health possible.
Some of the preventive dentistry services your dentist offers include the following:
Dr. Nicole Elger is passionate about making a meaningful impact in her patients’ lives through compassionate, comprehensive dental care. A graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, followed by an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) and an Implant Fellowship, all from SIU-SDM. She is currently working toward completing the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine's mastery program to better serve patients diagnosed with sleep apnea.
Dr. Elger’s favorite aspect of dentistry is the opportunity to share her knowledge with ...
Your dentist has the expertise to help you maintain your oral health, so when you are ready to learn more about preventive dentistry, contact our dental office to schedule an appointment.
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Even with excellent hygiene habits, it's easy to miss small areas of your teeth. Over time, the missed plaque will harden into tartar, which can only be removed with a dental hygienist's tools. When tartar accumulates beneath the gum line, the end result is red, puffy, inflamed gums – the beginnings of periodontal disease.
Yes, we do! At Elger Dental, we offer comprehensive dental cleanings and exams for patients of all ages. Regular cleanings are an important part of keeping your smile healthy and preventing future dental issues.
Dr. Nicole Elger, alongside Dr. Rick Biethman and Dr. Laura Richards Capati, was published in the Academy of General Dentistry journal. Their case report highlights how enhancing a patient’s smile can have a profound impact on self-image and confidence.
Click the link below to read the full article and see how dentistry can go beyond oral health to transform lives.