Preventive Dentistry Forest Grove
High-Quality, Personalized Care That Helps Your Smile Thrive
Routine preventive dentistry is the cornerstone of maintaining a healthy smile for life – and Dr. Jared, Dr. Ernie, and our whole team are here to help you with this every step of the way! We proudly offer a wide range of preventive services for patients of all ages, ranging from checkups and cleanings to nightguards for bruxism, TMJ treatment, and beyond. To learn more or to schedule an appointment for yourself or a loved one, reach out today!
Why Choose Pacific Oak Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- Two Skilled Dentists with Decades of Experience
- Dental Insurance Accepted and Financing Available
- Many One-Visit Dental Treatments Available
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
The reality is that even if you brush and floss every single day at home, it still isn’t enough to fully safeguard your smile. Attending your biannual checkups and cleanings is the best way to ensure that your oral health is in peak condition. During these visits, our team will carefully examine your mouth, scoping out any hidden issues and reviewing their findings with you; this includes an oral cancer screening as well. We’ll also perform a detailed cleaning, removing any built-up plaque and tartar and ensuring your teeth look as great as they feel!
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that’s found in most oral hygiene products, like toothpaste, as well as many local water supplies. It has unique properties that directly benefit your teeth; in fact, it’s actually the best way to preserve the enamel, or outermost layer, of your teeth since it can help to remineralize it. Following a routine dental checkup, we can quickly apply a fluoride treatment that’ll act as an additional layer of cavity protection in between dental visits.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Bruxism is a condition that causes patients to subconsciously grind their teeth or clench their jaw, often at nighttime while they’re asleep. This can lead to a long list of potential oral health issues, including extensive wear and tear on the teeth as well as damage to the TMJ, or jaw joints. We can provide patients with custom-fitted nightguards that act as an effective preventive measure against bruxism. Comfortable to wear, easy to use, and only worn to bed, they work by preventing the teeth from coming into contact with each other.
TMJ Treatment
Your temporomandibular joints, commonly referred to as the TMJ, are your jaw joints located in front of each ear. These hinges, along with surrounding muscles, are essential for chewing, speaking, and so on. However, this means that when they suffer a problem, your oral function and dental health can suffer. Our office can offer treatment in the form of occlusal adjustments, splints, and BOTOX injections to offer both immediate and lasting relief.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Every night, millions of people miss out on countless hours of sleep due to a condition known as sleep apnea. It occurs when proper airflow halts while a person is sleeping, usually due to an obstruction in the airway; as oxygen is cut off, the brain stirs the body awake to normalize breathing. Our team is able to provide patients with a proven solution: oral appliance treatment. These devices are worn to bed and ensure the airway is kept open by gently repositioning the jaw. Quieter than CPAP machines and more comfortable to wear, they’re a reliable means for managing sleep apnea and getting truly restorative sleep each night.