Preventive Dentistry Orlando
Maintaining a Healthy Smile
Starts Here
Preventive dentistry consists of services used to minimize the potential for dental decay, damage, and infection. At Robinson Comprehensive Dentistry, Dr. Schnackenberg’s use of enhanced digital imaging ensures accurate diagnoses so that families enjoy better oral health in the long run. If it has been longer than six months since your last dental checkup and cleaning, call us to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Robinson Comprehensive Dentistry for Preventive Dentistry?
- High-Resolution Digital X-Rays for Enhanced Dental Imaging
- Dental Practice Serving the Orlando Community Since 1983
- Dental Team Provides Nitrous Oxide & Oral Conscious Sedation
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
It is recommended that you attend two dental checkups and cleanings each year. During these appointments, we will identify early signs of dental decay, infection, misalignment, and damage with the help of digital X-rays. Dr. Schnackenberg will work with you to develop a treatment plan if problems are found. Then, one of our dental hygienists will remove accumulated plaque and tartar from your teeth and gums to ensure you leave with a healthier smile.
Gum Disease Treatment
During each dental checkup and cleaning, one of our hygienists will perform periodontal charting to check the health of your gum tissue. If redness, inflammation, bleeding, and recession are discovered, we will discuss administering gum disease treatment. Depending on the progression of the infection, we will recommend scaling and root planing, antibiotic therapy, or a deep cleaning. We’ll also suggest regular periodontal maintenance to reduce the chances of reinfection.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Teeth grinding, also known as “bruxism,” often occurs while a person is asleep and can be caused by stress, a misaligned bite, or certain medications. Prolonged practice can lead to enamel erosion, jaw pain, and frequent headaches; however, our team can reduce these symptoms with a custom nightguard crafted from your smile impressions. Designed for comfort and durability, its placement over the top row of teeth prohibits the arches from touching and causing further damage over time.
TMJ Treatment
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, or TMD, is the result of overworked jaw joints becoming inflamed or damaged. Dr. Schnackenberg can remedy the problem by offering customized occlusal splints and adjustments to help move the jaw back into a more comfortable and fully functional position. Not only will you no longer be in pain, but you’ll be able to freely open your mouth to eat and speak without uncomfortable popping or clicking.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Dr. Schnackenberg and our team can treat sleep apnea in our Orlando office with oral appliance treatment, which is excellent for patients who aren’t tolerant of their CPAP treatment. Offering at-home sleep testing and custom oral appliances, we will work with you to develop a plan that produces better sleep by reducing the number of episodes you experience each night, improving your oxygen flow, and reducing snoring.