Preventive Dentistry Grand Rapids
A Lifetime of Good Oral Health Starts Here
Good oral health is achievable when you pursue preventive dental care. Practicing regular brushing, flossing, and rinsing at home is important, but so is seeing your dentist for biannual checkups and cleanings. At O’Brien and Ellison DDS, Dr. Dan and Dr. Matt deliver honest, judgment-free examinations, as well as provide additional services to protect and improve you and your family’s oral health. If you are ready to achieve a healthier smile, call to schedule an appointment with our team.
Why Choose O’Brien and Ellison DDS for Preventive Dentistry?
- Dental Practice Serving Grand Rapids Since 1950
- We See Patients of All Ages – Children & Adults Welcome
- Judgement-Free, Honest & Comprehensive Dentistry
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Cavities, gum disease, and infections can all be avoided or caught in their earliest stages when you keep your biannual dental checkups and cleanings. With this type of preventive care, you and your loved ones can enjoy better oral health throughout the year. Our dental hygienists and dentists are committed to catching problems early with thorough examinations, keeping your teeth and gums cavity- and disease-free.
Gum Disease Treatment
Professional gum disease treatment eliminates bacteria and infection within the soft oral tissues so that you enjoy better oral health and a more beautiful smile. Instead of having gums that bleed or appear inflamed, our dentists can use scaling and root planing and antibiotic therapy to target the problem area. These treatments eliminate harmful bacteria and encourage fast and effective gum healing over time.
Nightguards for Bruxism
If you want to say goodbye to tooth damage and jaw pain, a customized nightguard that is worn while you sleep can make your mornings more enjoyable. Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, can cause enamel erosion and breakage, eventually leading to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). With a custom crafted nightguard, though, the cushioned material can safeguard your jaw joints, muscles, and teeth to prevent damage.
TMJ Treatment
TMJ treatment is commonly used to relieve tension on the jaw joints and facial muscles so that you can freely use your mouth without fear of debilitating pain. Bruxism and malocclusion can cause the TMJs (temporomandibular joints) to become inflamed or damaged. This is why we often recommend an occlusal splint or equilibration/occlusal adjustment to bring everything back into alignment and prevent further stress from teeth grinding or an uneven bite.