One-Stop Dental Care
We recommend preventive care appointments for an exam and teeth cleaning every 6 months for our healthy dental patients. If you suffer from gum disease, these visits may need to occur a bit more frequently to keep your smile healthy.
During your check-up, we provide services like:
Exams and Digital X-Rays
Dr. Snyder will assess your smile’s function, bite relationships, and screen for signs of tooth decay or gum disease. Digital x-rays enhance our disease screening process, as they allow Dr. Snyder to view areas that are not visible clinically.
Professional Cleanings
One of our Registered Dental Hygienists will thoroughly clean your teeth of all plaque, tartar and stain. They will also review home care methods that can help you prevent gum disease and tooth decay.
Cavity Screening
In addition to an exam and dental x-rays, our Elkhart dentist also uses advanced cavity detection equipment like CariVu and Diagnodent. Both of these systems can pinpoint early cavities before they are visible with other methods
Fluoride
Fluoride treatments keep tooth enamel strong and resistant to cavities or sensitivity. We recommend a fluoride application after each dental cleaning.
Mouth Guards and Bite Splints
If you are an athlete, grind your teeth while you sleep, suffer from bruxism or even TMJ disorder - a custom bite splint or mouth guard can be one of the best protective appliances that you invest in!
When was your last dental check-up? If you are new to the Elkhart area or are looking for a family-friendly dentist, we invite you to call the office of Douglas J. Snyder, DDS today!
Check out our full menu of general dentistry services to keep your smile healthy.