Taking care of your mouth is important for your overall health, and the best way to stay healthy is through prevention. That’s why Dr. Erika Whitehouse and Dr. Meghan Kilkelly strongly recommend visiting us for regular dental check-ups each year.
Catching problems early helps you and your family keep your smiles bright and healthy for a long time. To book your next visit, call our friendly team today for preventive care in Austin, TX!
Preventive Dental Care in Austin, TX
Family Dentistry
Family dentistry covers dental care for all ages. We offer routine cleanings, fillings, fluoride treatments, and oral cancer screenings. Our focus is on preventing common dental problems to keep your teeth in great shape.
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
Daily brushing and flossing are essential, but regular dentist visits are also important. At each check-up, we examine your mouth, bite, and jaw, and screen for oral cancer. We also take diagnostic X-rays to spot small issues before they become big problems.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Our dental office offers white, tooth-colored fillings that blend in with your natural teeth. Our dentist applies these fillings in one visit, shaping them by hand. They look and feel like your real teeth and can last for years.
Fluoride Treatments
Fluoride is found in many toothpastes and mouth rinses, but the amount varies. Based on your diet and habits, we might suggest extra fluoride treatments. Fluoride varnish helps keep your teeth strong and prevent decay. We may also use sealants on baby teeth to avoid cavities.
Oral Cancer Screenings
We check for oral cancer at every visit. Our team does thorough exams of your head, neck, and mouth. We use advanced technology (OralID) to detect early signs of cancer.
Toothpaste & Mouthwashes
Choosing the right oral care products can be overwhelming. Ask us for personalized recommendations. We can suggest the best toothpaste and mouthwash for your needs, like Prevident, MI Paste, and Perioscience Rinse/Gel.
Night Guards for Bruxism
If you wake up with sore teeth or jaw pain, you might be grinding your teeth while you sleep. Bruxism can harm your teeth and jaw. We make custom mouthguards and night guards to protect your teeth and jaw using digital impressions.
Tooth Extractions
Our dentists believe that it’s always best to retain your natural smile whenever possible. Which is why we only recommend as a last resort. However, removing a damaged tooth that is beyond repair is sometimes the best option to preserve your dental health.
We prefer to keep your natural teeth whenever possible. Tooth extractions are only recommended as a last resort, usually when a tooth is too damaged to repair. We ensure you’re comfortable during the procedure and provide aftercare instructions. We’ll also discuss replacement options like dental implants.
Emergency Dental Care
With emergency dental care, we handle urgent issues like severe pain, broken teeth, infections, or abscesses. We aim to provide quick relief and prevent further problems.
Sedation Dentistry
For those who feel anxious about dental visits, sedation dentistry can help. We use medications and anesthesia to keep you relaxed and pain-free during procedures.
Dentistry for Kids
We want to help your child develop healthy dental habits from a young age. We recommend their first visit to our office as soon as their first tooth comes in. We’ll make sure their smile is growing well and refer them to specialists if needed.
Ready for your next dental visit? Call us at 512-862-1463 to schedule an appointment. We welcome new patients from Austin, Allandale, Chimney Corners, North Shoal Creek, Westover Hills, Northwest Hills, Bull Creek, and beyond!