Preventive Dentistry Services

Your Local Office for Preventive Dentistry

Preventive dentistry is centered around developing habits that promote dental health, prevent cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, and other dental issues. During your routine appointment at Dr Gabor Bodnar DMD, your dental hygienist will identify any oral hygiene problems you may have and perform cleaning, a thorough dental exam, an oral cancer exam, and take relevant X-rays.

Furthermore, we'll evaluate the appearance of your teeth and suggest aesthetic treatments such as orthodontic or cosmetic treatments to enhance your smile. Our whole-body health approach has always been our priority since serving patients in Fort Lauderdale, Landings, Bermuda Riviera, and nearby regions.

The Prevention of Tooth Decay

Developing good oral hygiene routines at home is crucial in maintaining your teeth's health. Brushing your teeth at least twice daily for two minutes and flossing after meals help remove plaque and decay. While it is an excellent habit, at-home oral hygiene may not be sufficient to eliminate plaque buildup entirely. Hence, scheduling routine dental appointments with our experienced staff of oral hygienists is crucial in identifying any underlying issues before they escalate into more serious problems.

How We Can Help

We offer an extensive range of preventive dental care services at Gabor Bodnar DMD PA, catering to our valued patients in Fort Lauderdale, Landings, the Coral Ridge community, and Bermuda Riviera, FL. Some of these services include:

• Custom mouth guards
• Oral cancer screenings
• Sonicare Toothbrush
• Waterpik

We suggest that you visit Dr Gabor Bodnar DMD twice a year for routine cleanings and preventive treatments. By doing this, we can promptly identify any issues before they worsen, making them significantly easier (and more cost-effective) to handle.

Let Us Make a Mouth Guard Just for You

Wearing mouth guards can be uncomfortable for many people. They can hinder speech and make breathing difficult, which is why people tend to avoid them. However, custom mouth guards are unlike their generic counterparts. They are tailored specifically to your mouth, ensuring a comfortable and less bulky fit, thereby making talking, breathing, and swallowing much easier. Moreover, a custom mouth guard provides additional protection against cut lips, a cut tongue, and concussions. Dr Bodnar uses premium-quality materials in crafting mouth guards to ensure durability and longevity. Get in touch with us to discuss a custom mouth guard fitting that will minimize injury risks, enabling you to remain at the top of your game!

Why a Mouth Guard Is Important

If you or someone you care about participates in sports, it's crucial to wear a mouth guard. Consider these important statistics to emphasize the significance of this protection:

• Sports activities result in up to 40% of dental injuries.
• Compared to the cost of treating dental injuries, investing in a custom mouth guard costs far less.
• Avoiding a mouth guard elevates the risk of facial and oral harm by 60 times.

You Have to Get Cancer Early

Although oral cancer is on the rise, it still doesn't receive the same attention as other cancer types like breast and lung cancer. This lack of recognition is a significant part of the issue. Due to low awareness of the risks of oral cancer, some individuals remain undiagnosed until the disease progresses, making it even more dangerous. To prevent oral cancer from advancing, early detection through oral cancer screenings is vital. We aim to halt the progression of oral cancer by diagnosing it early through routine screenings.

What Is Oral Cancer Screening?

Dr Gabor Bodnar DMD's oral cancer screening is one of the easiest and quickest tests that we can conduct during your routine cleaning appointments. Dr Bodnar will examine the tissues in your mouth for any abnormalities, such as uncommon textures or white and red spots. Though everyone should undergo oral cancer screening, those with risk factors like tobacco use, smoking, previous history of oral cancer, alcohol consumption, and age should be screened frequently.

Getting screened for oral cancer is critical since studies show it enhances the survival rate by up to 80 percent or higher. Therefore, it's crucial to undergo this effortless test to detect oral cancer at an early stage and increase the chances of recovery.

Why We Recommend the Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush

Most individuals are familiar with electric toothbrushes that they can buy at any drugstore. However, Sonicare surpasses those rotating brushes by using sonic wave technology to vibrate up to 30,000 cycles per minute, effectively disintegrating plaque, making it easier to brush away.

Incorporating a Sonicare brush in your oral hygiene routine can be an excellent move, particularly for individuals with sensitive gums, gum recession, or a tendency to brush too hard. Since Sonicare brushes are gentle on the gums, we highly recommend them. Besides, if you are over 40, Sonicare brushes are exceptional at removing food particles in gingival pockets, which are the spaces between teeth and gums.

We Help You Choose Which Sonicare Model Is Right for You

Since every individual's teeth are distinct, having an oral hygiene routine that works best for them is essential. As a result, Sonicare offers a variety of toothbrush models to choose from. Whether you are shopping for an individual with sensitive teeth or gum recession, or you want to make the switch to an electric toothbrush, we are here to help.

Our office doesn’t sell the Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush, but we can show you where it can be bought and for how much. Call or email us, and we will assist you in selecting the appropriate Sonicare brush that best suits your unique needs.

The Most Advanced Water Flossing System on the Market

At our practice, we emphasize to our patients that good oral hygiene starts with daily brushing and flossing. However, we have observed that some individuals tend to overlook the importance of flossing. While brushing is beneficial, it is not sufficient on its own to maintain good dental hygiene. Therefore, we encourage all our patients to floss daily.

Waterpik is a water flossing system that makes flossing fast, easy, and effective. It does all of the work, allowing you to have healthier gums and brighter teeth in only about a minute a day. It’s the number one recommended water flossing system within the dental industry. It’s known for its performance and quality. Many of our patients have come to love and appreciate its effectiveness.

We understand that flossing can be challenging, cumbersome, and challenging to execute correctly for some individuals. For those struggling with flossing, Dr Bodnar recommends using a Waterpik as an alternative to traditional flossing. We don’t sell Waterpik, but we can show you where it can be bought and for how much.