3 key tenets of general dentistry that protect, restore, and sustain your beautiful, healthy smile

General dentistry is a perfect mix of healthcare, science, and artistry – all of the elements that drew Dr. Kaveendra Ranasinghe to the profession in the first place. And you, too, can benefit from Dr. Kaveen’s considerable passion and expertise when searching for a “dental office near me in Lake Oswego, Beaverton, and Hillsboro, Oregon.” Portland Dental is pleased to introduce you and your family to three key tenets of comprehensive dentistry, performed exceptionally well by Dr. Kaveen and his talented team.

1 – Prevention

Oral conditions like gum disease and tooth decay may be common but also preventable. In fact, many of our patients protect their teeth and gums with routine checkups alone (no treatments necessary!). During these checkups, Dr. Kaveen performs comprehensive exams. Our dental hygienists also gently and thoroughly clean even the most stubborn, damaging substances (like plaque build-up) from the teeth. As needed, Dr. Kaveen may apply preventive dental sealants to decay-prone back teeth. Fluoride therapy is a safe and effective complement to fluoride-containing toothpaste and other sources of this cavity-fighting mineral.

2 – Early diagnosis

Routine exams, scheduled at least twice yearly, allow Dr. Kaveen to find even the most subtle or mild signs of damage. Often, oral problems do not cause symptoms early on, so it takes a professional eye to spot early-stage gum inflammation, enamel erosion, or pre-cancers. Detecting and treating problems before they can progress prevents extensive and often costly damage. Dr. Kaveen also uses advanced diagnostic technologies like digital X-rays to detect what cannot be identified with the unaided eye or felt by touch. These X-rays are associated with ultra-low radiation exposure and support accurate diagnoses because they render high-resolution images of the inside of the mouth and surrounding structures.

3 – Treatment

There is a treatment for your family’s every need! Do you have a small cavity? Our composite dental fillings can be color-matched to your teeth, so they blend in with the rest of your smile. They are also a conservative (tooth-preserving) and durable alternative to conventional silver-colored metal fillings. Do you have more extensive decay or fractures? An equally beautiful and durable dental crown may be in your future. This crown may follow our safe, gentle, precise root canal therapy. Do you already have gaps in your smile? If so, let’s talk about filling those gaps and replacing those teeth with dental bridges or dental implant-supported crowns and dentures. Is your smile looking a little “long in the tooth”? Receding gums caused by gum disease may be to blame. Periodontal therapies may incorporate lasers as a painless and highly targeted alternative to conventional surgery to heal and regenerate lost gum tissue.

Of course, Portland Dental also partners with you to sustain the results from any treatment. As needed, we may recommend oral care products, changes to brushing and flossing techniques, or guidance on nutrition and other habits to keep your smile looking great and in top, healthy shape. To benefit from our blend of healthcare, science, and artistry in the Oswego, Beaverton, and Hillsboro, OR, areas, schedule your visit today. Our team looks forward to speaking with you and can be reached at (503) 221-8123.

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