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Preventive Dentistry

Wouldn't it be great if everyone in your family had healthy smiles? Do you wish there was a way to cut back on dental costs and avoid the discomfort of toothaches?

At Dubos & Stewart General Dentistry, we have the treatment you need for just about any dental problem you face. But it’s much better for you and your family if we can help you avoid them in the first place!

The solution is preventive dentistry, including brushing twice a day, flossing once, and visiting our friendly Circleville, OH dental office every six months for dental exams and cleanings.

It's important to us that you feel confident about the health of your smile. Dental problems like cavities, gum disease, and broken teeth can weigh you down and make it difficult to enjoy life fully. But you'll be happy to know that we can help you prevent many of them!

What Happens During a Dental Exam?

We recommend dental exams for your family every six months—more often if you have gum disease or a history of cavities. Your time is valuable, so we pack a lot into these routine checkups! First, we’ll chat with you to see how you and your family are doing and ask if you have any concerns or questions you’d like us to help you with.

Next, our dentists perform a dental exam where we:

Note and record the condition of each tooth
Check any existing dental work
Look for signs of periodontal (gum) disease
Take routine dental x-rays as needed
Perform an oral cancer screening

It's important for our dentists in Circleville, OH to get a full picture of your oral health so they can provide the most appropriate care for you. For this reason, we take digital x-rays that allow us to look inside your teeth and under your gums to see areas that we wouldn't see just by looking in your mouth. Our dentists share your x-rays with you so we can point out problem areas so that you can understand what's wrong and why you need treatment.

Teeth Cleanings Help Prevent Gum Disease

Gum disease often occurs because of a lack of proper brushing and flossing and missed dental appointments. In its early stages, we can usually treat it with a dental cleaning combined with your improved brushing and flossing habits.

If our dentists don't catch gum disease early on, your gums can start to pull away from your teeth, and without treatment, you may even begin to lose teeth. Research also shows a link between gum disease and many serious health problems, including heart and respiratory disease, diabetes, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer.

Now you can see how critical it is to brush and floss your teeth! Visiting us for six-month dental cleanings gives us a chance to remove plaque and tartar that collects on your teeth and causes cavities and gum disease. After your cleaning, you’ll feel confident and happy that you're taking care of your oral health, and you’ll love the fresh feeling of clean teeth!

Call Us to Schedule Your Next Dental Appointment

Do you have a few dental problems that you would like us to help you with? Our friendly, caring team loves welcoming new patients to our dental family, and Drs. Dubos and Stewart would be happy to meet with you to see how we can help.

Please call us at (740) 474-1900, and a friendly member of our team will be happy to schedule a dental appointment for you.

The whole staff is so caring and friendly

I have had a fear of going to the dentist since having some bad experiences as a child. I am so glad to have found this office! The whole staff is so caring and friendly and have made me feel so comfortable! I'm happy to say that after years of neglecting my teeth, Dr. Ely and staff have helped me overcome much of that fear and get back to having healthier teeth!

If you have been avoiding the dentist out of fear, give them a call and explain your situation. They are patient, understanding, and will take great care of you!

- Alisha B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

My gums bleed when I brush. Is that a problem?

Gums that bleed when you brush are usually a sign that you have periodontal (gum) disease caused by a buildup of plaque, tartar, and bacteria on your teeth. Brushing and flossing twice a day helps control this buildup; but if you don’t brush well or skip teeth cleanings at our Circleville, OH dental office, these bacteria can cause an infection.

Aside from bleeding gums, other common symptoms of gum disease are:

Tender, inflamed, or swollen gums
Receding gums
Persistent bad breath
Teeth that feel loose
A change in your dental bite

We need to treat gum disease at our Circleville, OH dental office as soon as possible. The first stage is called gingivitis, and the good news is that it’s usually easy to treat. A thorough dental cleaning with one of our friendly hygienists and improved brushing and flossing habits on your part is often all that’s needed.

The advanced stage of gum disease is called periodontitis, and the infection starts to attack the bone and tissue that supports your teeth. As it does, your teeth start to loosen, and our dentists may need to remove them. Advanced gum disease also put neighboring teeth at risk, and they may also need to be removed.

Keeping your teeth healthy and avoiding gum disease is much easier than you might think. A healthy, nutritious diet, excellent brushing and flossing habits, and check-ins with us every six months for dental cleanings and exams go a long way toward keeping your teeth healthy and disease-free.

If you have bleeding gums, bad breath, or any of the other symptoms listed above, we can provide the gum disease treatment you need at our Circleville, OH dental office. Please call Dubos & Stewart General Dentistry to schedule your next dental cleaning and exam.

Meet Our Doctors:

Lisa D. Dubos DDS

Dr. Lisa D. Dubos joined Dr. Ely in 2000. Dr. Dubos believes that the key to overall health is to maintain good dental health.

“I love greeting my patient with a warm caring smile and helping ...

Brian M. Stewart DDS

Dr. Stewart joined Drs. Ely and Dubos in May 2015. He believes that the key to overall health is to maintain good dental health.

“It is my goal to have every patient that walks into our ...

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