Regular care benefits patients because they get a comprehensive exam at the beginning and establish a good relationship with us. And then when they come in and do routine checkups, and we catch anything along the way that could have potentially blown up on them if we weren’t checking it routinely. Definitely does, there’s some things that are small that if we catch them there’s, you know, preventative treatments that we can do, whereas if they hadn’t come in and we didn’t catch that, it might’ve turned into something a lot more extensive later on.
I think routine care helps the anxiety because you establish a relationship with us. Especially when you’re getting your cleanings, you’re with usually that same hygienist every single time and get to know them, and you build trust in them and establish that relationship, and that helps to relieve anxiety later on.
Enjoy Your Best Smile With Our General Dental Services
Regular dental care is crucial if you want your smile to look and function as it should. Too many people neglect their routine dentist visits and ultimately end up with cavities, gum disease, and other problems that could have been treated early on with regular care.
That’s why Dr. Wilburn and the American Dental Association both recommend that you come in every six months for a checkup. Oral problems are much easier to treat when they’re still small and haven’t yet caused big damage to your smile. Dr. Wilburn is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, so she has the skills needed to keep your smile in its best shape.
Dr. Wilburn provides a variety of smile care services. Here are some of the types of general dental care that she offers:
- Dental Cleanings and Exams – You’ll receive a complete dental exam, including an oral cancer screening, using technology like digital X-rays, digital scanners, and intraoral cameras. Then we’ll clean and polish your teeth to give you that fresh-from-the-dentist feeling. An exam is also a great opportunity to address any smile concerns with Dr. Wilburn.
- Nonsurgical Gum Disease Treatment – If we see signs of gum disease, we can take any of several approaches to your treatment. We offer deep cleaning with scaling and root planing, antibacterial irrigation, and topical antibiotics.
- Custom-Designed Mouthguards – Our professionally made mouthguards will fit better, protect better, and last longer than store-bought models. They can be made for athletic use, to prevent teeth grinding, and to relieve TMJ symptoms.
- Halitosis (Bad Breath) Treatment – Our team will work with you to determine the root cause of the problem, so we can offer advice and make recommendations for specialty products to help you manage this potentially embarrassing condition.
Call Columbia Family Dentistry today at 931-548-6161 to schedule your next appointment for general dentistry in Columbia. You can also request an appointment online. Our passion is helping patients like you see beautiful, healthy smiles in the mirror!