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Oral health education and preventive care are some of the most important services we offer at our comprehensive dental, Atlanta area practice. At Mint 32, we pride ourselves on keeping each patient’s teeth as strong and attractive as possible year after year. Dr. Morton has an outstanding track record for making the process of nurturing a healthy smile in a spa-like setting enjoyable.

Aspects of prevention

• Prevention starts with an oral hygiene regimen that is patient-specific. For example, if you have sensitive teeth or symptoms of dry mouth, these issues could affect your at-home dental care routine.
• In-office prevention through prophylaxis (tooth cleaning) clears buildup that even vigorous flossing and brushing can’t eliminate.
• Regular, thorough checkups also make it possible to prevent newly developing tooth and gum issues from causing lasting harm.
• Dental sealant can be maintained or replaced to greatly reduce your risk of cavities.

Comprehensive care helps prevent future damage

Fixing dental issues one tooth at a time as a crisis occurs is like replacing just one car tire without addressing the balance and alignment issues that affect all four wheels. The new tire gets worn down much faster than it should. Cosmetically, the piecemeal approach to dentistry is like having a contractor redo the floor in your kitchen one tile at a time over a period of 20 years. It will always look like a construction zone!

But that’s how many people get their teeth repaired – with a filling here and a crown there when problems get too serious to ignore. Whenever new work is done, it has to accommodate the existing wear on surrounding teeth and crowns. This means teeth are never restored to their original, proper condition and damage continues to accumulate.

Of course, we recognize that not every patient should have work done on every tooth! Mint 32 is a dentist in Atlanta for patients who need minimal intervention and for those who require extensive reconstruction – receive advice on prevention and treatment uniquely tailored to their situation.