{"id":29,"date":"2011-05-09T16:51:22","date_gmt":"2011-05-09T16:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.asprosbadgerdental.com\/?p=29"},"modified":"2026-07-02T23:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T23:38:36","slug":"and-badger-dental-associates-keeps-tallahassee-patients-smiling-with-preventive-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tallahasseesmiles.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/09\/and-badger-dental-associates-keeps-tallahassee-patients-smiling-with-preventive-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"and Boyd Dental Associates Keeps Tallahassee Patients Smiling with Preventive Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Tallahassee dental office<\/a> offers a full range of cosmetic services<\/a> to help you transform your smile and boost self-confidence. But as great as those services are, there\u2019s no substitute for great preventive care<\/a>, on your end and<\/em> our end.<\/p>\n

Preventive care can help us identify tooth decay, gum disease<\/a>, or even signs of oral cancer. And catching these early not only boosts your oral health\u2014your entire body benefits as well. That\u2019s why we\u2019re firm believers in regular, six-month visits. Because the more we know about your teeth and gums, the better we can preserve your smile for years to come.<\/p>\n

<\/span>From Your First Visit\u2014and Beyond!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s your first visit with us or your 20th<\/sup>, the first thing we\u2019ll do when you come in is just talk to you and find out how you\u2019re doing. We want to know your concerns, your thoughts, and what changes you\u2019ve noticed in your smile as we begin a tooth-by-tooth inspection. We\u2019ll also use X-rays to help us get an even better idea of how to help you.<\/p>\n

What are we looking for? In addition to checking for signs of gum disease, tooth decay, and oral cancer, we\u2019re also looking for signs of bruxism or TMJ dysfunction. And of course, your checkup isn\u2019t complete without a cleaning. Brushing and flossing are vital for maintaining your optimal oral health, but even the most vigilant brushers and flossers sometimes need help with the mouth\u2019s hard-to-reach areas.<\/p>\n

Smiling Bright into the Future<\/strong><\/p>\n

We all know how important regular visits are, but sometimes they just aren\u2019t a priority. If you\u2019ve missed your six-month exam, or have one coming up, contact our office<\/a> to schedule an appointment. We\u2019re dedicated to preserving and protecting your smile!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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