Preventive Dentistry Fort Smith
Giving Your Smile What It Needs to Succeed
Even if you practice a good oral hygiene routine at home of brushing twice a day, flossing regularly, and rinsing, it’s not enough to ensure the health of your teeth and gums throughout the year. At Harper Dental, our dentists want to give your smile what it needs to succeed. With our preventive dentistry services in Fort Smith, we can detect common dental problems early on and ensure your grin looks and feels its best every day. Call us to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Harper Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- Multi-Generational Care Provided by Caring Dentists
- Safe X-Rays & Intraoral Camera Used for Enhanced Dental Imaging
- Your Dental Insurance is Welcome in Our Office
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Receive a thorough exam where we evaluate your teeth, gums and overall oral health. We’ll be able to diagnose any signs of decay, bone loss, or gum disease and devise a plan to help you get you back on track. Your hygienist will clean any excess tartar and plaque off your teeth and follow it up with a polish to give you a fresh, clean smile!
- Receive early detection of possible problems
- Plaque and Tatar removal
- Improve overall oral health
Gum Disease Treatment
Periodontal therapy is a treatment for gum disease, also known as periodontitis. Gum disease is the irritation of the gums caused by bacteria in plaque and tartar. If left untreated, the tissue can detach from the tooth, causing bone and tooth loss.
- Prevents or reduces the risk of early tooth loss
- Reduce inflammation
- Improves bleeding and bad breath
Nightguards for Bruxism
Worn-down tooth enamel and jaw pain are common if you grind your teeth. Clinically known as bruxism, this harmful habit often occurs at night while you are sleeping. To reduce potential damage, we can provide a custom-made nightguard that you will wear to bed. It creates a comfortable barrier so that your upper and lower rows of teeth do not encounter each other, causing further harm to your smile.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Dr. Harper and Dr. Cooper are both skilled and equipped to look for abnormalities and signs associated with oral cancer and will perform a general screening during your regular dental checkup. This fast and painless service is highly effective and can even potentially save your life.
- Catch potential issues early on
- Improve survival rates with early detection
- Build awareness and disease prevention
Fluoride Treatment
Our team at Harper Dental recommends additional fluoride treatment if you are at high risk of cavities. Whether it is you or your child who needs more protection, we can quickly apply this beneficial solution during a regular checkup, giving teeth a barrier that prevents bacteria from penetrating the enamel and causing cavities to form.
Dental Sealants
The molars and premolars can often be some of the most difficult areas of the mouth to clean, especially for children who are still learning how to properly brush their teeth. With dental sealants, we can protect the crevices of the chewing surfaces so that food particles and bacteria cannot penetrate over time. Although dental sealants are commonly recommended for children, they are also beneficial for adults who may be prone to dental decay.
Children’s Dentistry
We know how important it is to have a trusted team of dental experts to take care of your entire family. This is why we offer children’s dentistry services in our Fort Smith office. From regular checkups and cleanings to silver diamine fluoride, frenectomies, and pulp treatment, we can help monitor and safeguard your child’s smile and oral health as they continue to grow.