General & Preventative Dentistry Specialist

Welcome to PersonaLee Dental:

Your Source for General & Preventative Dentistry

Maintain Your Healthy Smile with Expert Preventive Care

At PersonaLee Dental in Woodland Hills, California, we believe that a cavity-free smile begins with effective general and preventive dentistry. Led by the skilled hands of Dr. Lee, our team is committed to providing you with the highest level of preventive care that modern dentistry has to offer.

Understanding General & Preventative Dentistry

General dentistry forms the foundation of comprehensive oral health care. It revolves around preventive measures that aim to preserve the health of your teeth and gums throughout your life. Regular preventive visits play a pivotal role in reducing the risk of serious dental issues like tooth decay (cavities) and periodontal disease (gum disease).

The Science of Prevention

At PersonaLee Dental, our commitment to your oral health goes beyond routine care. Our team diligently keeps pace with the latest dental research, ensuring that our preventive treatments are grounded in up-to-date knowledge. This dedication empowers us to help you avoid the need for extensive, costly restorative procedures in the future.

The Importance of General & Preventative Dentistry

Skipping preventive dental cleanings may seem harmless, but the impact can be profound in the long run. Ignoring these vital visits can lead to unforeseen consequences, such as undetected cavities or gum issues that can escalate into more complex problems.

When cavities are detected early, a simple dental filling can effectively restore your tooth. However, left untreated, cavities can progress, causing more significant damage to your enamel, gum tissue, and surrounding teeth. This could ultimately require more invasive, time-consuming, and expensive treatments like dental crowns.

Your Path to Preventive Care

PersonaLee Dental offers a range of general and preventive treatments, including:

  • Teeth Cleaning: Regular visits, ideally twice a year, involve the removal of plaque and tartar to prevent decay and gum disease.
  • Dental Exam: This comprehensive evaluation assesses your oral health, detects issues early, and may include digital X-rays to examine underlying structures.
  • Dental Fillings: Swift intervention to treat cavities and prevent the need for more extensive restorative procedures.
Nurture Your Smile: Schedule Your Appointment Today

Your oral health journey begins with a proactive approach. Join us at PersonaLee Dental and experience the benefits of general and preventive dentistry. Whether it’s teeth cleaning, examinations, or timely interventions, our team is dedicated to helping you maintain a healthy, radiant smile for years to come.

To learn more or to schedule your appointment, reach out to PersonaLee Dental today. Take the step towards preventive care that keeps your smile shining brightly, today and tomorrow.

General & Preventative Dentistry Q & A

What is general and preventive dentistry?

General dentistry is the most common type of dental care. It focuses on preventive care to keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your life. Staying up-to-date on your preventive visits lowers the risk of serious dental concerns, such as tooth decay (cavity) and periodontal disease (gum disease).

Dr. Lee and the team are constantly searching for new ways to protect your smile. They research the best preventive treatments and protocols to help you avoid time-consuming, expensive restorative work in the future.

Why is general and preventive dentistry important?

Skipping a preventive dental cleaning may not seem like a big deal now, but avoiding these visits can have a detrimental effect on your smile later in life.

For example, if you miss your scheduled dental cleanings, you may not realize you have a cavity. In most cases, a dental filling is all you need to remove tooth decay and restore your tooth to its natural shape and size.

Unfortunately, tooth decay can spread. It destroys your tooth enamel and tooth-supporting structures, such as your gum tissue. Tooth decay can also spread to your surrounding teeth.

At that point, your cavity may be too large to treat with a simple filling. You may need a more costly treatment, such as a dental crown. That restorative treatment takes at least two visits and is more expensive than a filling. If the decay spreads beneath your gum line, you may also need a deep cleaning for your gums.

General and preventive dentistry minimize your chances of needing restorative treatments later, so you don’t have to worry about costly dental work.

What is included in general and preventive dentistry?

The most common treatments in general and preventive dentistry include:

  • Teeth cleaning: You should visit Dr. Lee and the team for a teeth cleaning at least twice a year, or once every six months. During the visit, the team removes plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) from your teeth and gums. Plaque is a sticky form of bacteria that clings to your teeth and gums. Removing the buildup of plaque prevents tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Dental exam: A dental exam is typically included with your teeth cleaning. During the exam, the team evaluates your mouth for signs of decay, damage, or malocclusion (a bad bite). They also assess the soft tissues inside your mouth and check for abnormal growths. The visit may also include digital X-rays to view your tooth-supporting structures.
  • Dental fillings: A dental filling is a treatment that restores the shape and size of your tooth after Dr. Lee and the team remove decay from it.

To learn more about general and preventive dentistry, call PersonaLee Dental or schedule an appointment online today.

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