Did you know that your dental health is closely linked to your overall well-being? At Afton Dental, we offer comprehensive general dentistry services to maintain long-term healthy and beautiful smiles. Recognizing that each of our patients has unique oral health needs, we provide personalized care that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.

What Are General Dentistry Services?

General dentistry offers a wide range of dental services aimed at maintaining and improving a patient’s oral health. The following is a look at some of the general dentistry services we offer: 

Dental Cleanings: Regular dental cleanings are designed to prevent the onset or progression of dental disease. During your professional cleaning, we remove any plaque or tartar buildup, reducing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. We may also recommend a fluoride treatment to keep cavities at bay. 

 

Dental Exams: During your twice-yearly dental exam, we take diagnostic X-rays, conduct an oral cancer screening, and examine your teeth, gums, and oral structures to rule out tooth decay, periodontal disease, or other problems you may not see or feel. We aim to treat oral health concerns as they develop to prevent them from progressing and needing more extensive treatments down the road. 

 

Gum Disease Treatment: Even though you may not be aware that you suffer from gum or periodontal disease, it is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults! During your regular checkups, we check for signs of periodontal disease and, if necessary, perform a deep dental cleaning (scaling and root planing). Our goal is to keep your gums as healthy as possible and prevent the progression of periodontal disease.

 

Children’s Dental Care: We offer a comprehensive range of children’s dentistry services to set the stage for healthy smiles that last a lifetime. From routine dental exams and cleanings to fluoride treatment, dental sealants, and guidance on home oral hygiene care, we strive to ensure our young patients maintain healthy, beautiful, and pain-free smiles. 

 

Restorative Dentistry: We offer various services to repair or replace damaged, failing, or missing teeth, restoring the health and function of your smile. From tooth-colored fillings to porcelain crowns, dental bridges, complete and partial dentures, and dental implants, we always recommend the most conservative solutions to restore damaged or missing teeth to their natural form and function, enhancing your oral health and quality of life.

 

Root Canals: Root canal treatment is about saving a tooth with inner pulp damage due to deep decay, fracture, or trauma. If not treated, the tooth damage can cause serious complications, including severe pain, swelling, and an abscess. The infection can also enter your bloodstream, causing serious health complications. 

 

Laser Dentistry: Laser dentistry offers a quicker, more precise, and more comfortable dental treatment experience. At Afton Dental, we offer hard and soft tissue laser procedures for cavity detection, preparing teeth for fillings, improving tooth sensitivity, gum reshaping, and so much more. Many of our laser treatments do not require dental anesthesia, have a lower risk of infection and faster recovery times, and offer stunning results. 

 

Emergency Dental Care: Dental emergencies can happen when least expected, and our team at Afton Dental is here to help. They may include severe tooth pain, knocked-out or broken teeth, or soft tissue injury. Call our office for immediate attention. If your emergency occurs after hours, our on-call staff member is here to offer assistance. In the event you or a loved one have uncontrollable bleeding, a severe injury, or a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911 or head to your nearest emergency room.

 

General Dentistry Services Near Me in Cabarrus County, NC

If you are searching for a dental practice offering comprehensive smile solutions using the latest technology and techniques, look no further than Afton Dental. We proudly offer a full range of preventive and family dentistry services tailored to your unique needs. We strive to ensure the families in our care maintain healthy smiles that last a lifetime. We invite you to call us at 704-788-1717 to schedule an appointment or request one online today!