Keeping Smiles Healthy and Bright with General & Preventive Dentistry in Bellevue
Meydenbauer Dental is a leading full-service dental clinic that offers different types of general dentistry treatments all under a single roof. We believe in delivering true quality dental care and comfort for our patients to have a healthy and long-lasting smile. Even though oral hygiene is extremely important, it by no means avoids the need for a regular dental checkup by certified dentists. At our modern dental office, we welcome you and your family to experience our entire range of general dentistry services. With preventive dental care, you can ensure that your teeth are in top condition, and there are many years of smiles ahead for you!
Athletic Mouthguards
Getting the Bite on Mouthguards
Helmets, knee pads, shin guards, etc. If you’re an avid athlete or the parent of one, you know the importance of proper protective gear. But did you know that up to 40 percent of all sports injuries involve the face? Protect your smile and your mouth with a comfortable, custom-molded mouthguard to dramatically reduce the risk of sports-related oral injury.
Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatricians and dentists recommend a child's first dental visit at age one. The first visit is to establish a dental home for your child which helps us focus on prevention, guidance, and early detection and treatment of dental diseases that will protect your child's smile now and in the future.
Comprehensive Exam
We will reserve one hour for your initial exam. Before your exam, we will want to talk to you about how we can best serve your dental concerns. Your comprehensive exam will include an assessment of the health of your gums and teeth and an oral cancer screening. We may take intraoral photos and digital X-rays. Once the dentist has performed a thorough examination, he will go over his findings and discuss them with you.
Dental Sealants
Many people have deep pits and grooves in their teeth where bacteria and food particles can hide and cause decay. Through no fault of your own, you may be more susceptible to developing decay in these grooves. Children with poor brushing habits are most likely to develop decay on hard-to-reach molars. For situations like these, dental sealants offer a means of protecting molar and premolar chewing surfaces from decay.
Flouride
Most US tap water contains fluoride today. However, most bottled water does not. Many people have fluoride deficiency, which puts teeth at a greater risk of getting cavities. In some cases, parents think that they are protecting their babies by using bottled water to mix formula, but actually, tap water is better in this case. Many children pack bottled water in school lunches, and adults tend to toss bottled water in the car instead of filling up a reusable water bottle with tap water.
Gum Disease Therapy
The most common disease in the United States is not what you may think. Heart disease, stroke, or cancer come to mind, but actually gum disease is the single most prevalent disease in America. In fact, it affects more people than heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's, and cancer combined. About 80% of the population has some form of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, periodontitis (advanced), and gingivitis (mild).
Nightguards for Bruxism
The Crux of Bruxism
Some patients react to stress by grinding their teeth unconsciously during the day or, more commonly, while sleeping. The constant pressure and motion can harm teeth as well as muscles and tissues in and around the jaw. The condition, known as bruxism, can be remedied with a nightguard.