Preventative Dentistry

Routine Visits

The longstanding tradition of excellence in Family Dentistry is the basis for the professional care exhibited in Dr. Hanneman's and Dr. Dustrude's practice. Their goal is to preserve your natural teeth for life while maintaining your oral health at the highest possible level.

Dr. Hanneman and Dr. Dustrude recommend regular checkups to maintain optimal dental health. Good dental health will benefit you throughout your lifetime.

Pediatric Dentistry

Children should start to see the dentist by the age of three. By starting young, this helps reduce improper fears of dentistry. Children (and adults) appreciate the ceiling attached television sets for viewing during their visit. Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) is also available for patient comfort.

We encourage the parents to bring their child with them when mom or dad is having their teeth cleaned. This way, they can get a feel for the office. They can get a "ride" in the chair and a new toothbrush.

Fluoride

Fluoride is an effective means of preventing decay from prenatal stages through adult and is supplied in a variety of forms including:

• Applied to your teeth during routine dental exams/cleaning
• Drinking water where fluoride has been added
• Prescribed nutritional supplements
• Commercially prepared mouth rinses and toothpastes
• Prescription strength at-home fluorides.

Bottled water has become very popular, although much better than soda or juice, please be aware it does not contain fluoride.

Sealants

Sealants are an acrylic-like material that helps shield decay-causing bacteria from the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. It is recommended that sealants be applied to a child's permanent molars and premolars. It is best to apply sealants as soon as possible after the six-year molars (the first permanent back teeth) appear. As a child's most cavity-prone years continue until the mid-teens, the other teeth should also be sealed if indicated.

Sports Safety

While mouthguards purchased at a retail store do help to protect teeth, they are not as effective as Athletic Mouthguards made to custom fit your teeth. Hard plastic and rubber mouthguards help prevent injury while playing your favorite sport. We recommend that everyone wear mouthguards while playing contact sports.

Schedule a consultation by calling us at (920) 233-6001 or contact us.