Preventive Dentistry Las Vegas
Helping Build Healthy Smiles for All Stages of Life
Keeping your smile whole and healthy for life is our top priority at Advent Dental. Our Spring Valley dentist, Dr. Hejazi, and our team are your dedicated partners in preserving your healthy, natural smile for life. If you aren’t already visiting our office twice a year for dental checkups, we hope that you will consider taking this step toward improving your oral health and hygiene.
Why Choose Advent Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- Dentist with 30+ Years of Experience
- Bilingual Dental Practice (English & Spanish)
- Dental Insurance Welcomed & Financing Available
The Importance of Preventive Dental Care
In the early 1900s, dental care was just evolving into the profession it is today. As the US entered WWI, a startling discovery was made. Many of the soldiers who were deemed medically unfit to enter the armed forces had oral health issues. Poor oral health was declared an epidemic, and a team of dentists was called upon to provide a solution. What they came up with was prevention appointments. These dentists pointed out that the majority of people only visited the dentist when their oral health condition was too painful to deal with. Instead, these dentists recommended that patients visit a dentist two times each year for preventive maintenance. This solution to the US oral health epidemic worked, and it stuck. Today, the American Dental Association still recommends that patients visit a dentist two times a year for preventive appointments to avoid advanced oral health concerns. The majority of dental problems will not clear up on their own, but if patients visit their dentist every six months, new oral health concerns don’t usually have time to reach advanced stages. That means patients receive preventative care and retain healthy smiles.
Dental Checkups
This is the backbone of preventive care. During these checkup appointments every six months, we evaluate patients’ smiles for warning signs of common oral health concerns like tooth decay, gum disease, TMJ dysfunction, bruxism, and oral cancer. We also take time to review any oral health concerns we discover and create a treatment plan that fits your needs, budget, and schedule.
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Dental Cleanings
Even the most thorough at-home hygiene routine may fall short of removing all the plaque buildup on teeth. In fact, your teeth have tiny pits and crevices that even a single toothbrush bristle can’t penetrate. Your professional six-month teeth cleanings ensure no hidden plaque or tartar is damaging your smile.
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Oral Cancer Screening
During every dental checkup, we will conduct a thorough oral cancer screening. A large number of oral cancer cases can be diagnosed in the earliest stages by a dentist. We look for the common warning signs like hard lumps, soft tissue with a different texture than surrounding tissue, and discolored soft tissue. You should let us know if you’ve experienced any swelling, discomfort, chronic cough, or a hoarse throat.
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Oral Pathology
Our Las Vegas dental practice offers advanced expertise in oral pathology, led by our own Dr. Hejazi who is the only Fellow of the American Academy of Oral Medicine in the state of Nevada. This means he is highly experienced in the prevention and early identification of oral cancer. Through comprehensive evaluations, cutting-edge diagnostic tools, and personalized risk assessments, we focus on detecting changes in the mouth before they become serious concerns. We also educate patients on warning signs, lifestyle factors, and proactive habits that support long-term oral health.
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Nightguards for Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Bruxism, is the medical condition that describes teeth-grinding or jaw-clenching, is a very serious issue, even though its symptoms can vary. Left untreated, it can cause jaw soreness and even damage or strain the temporomandibular joints that connect your jaw to your skull. It can also lead to needless wear-and-tear on your teeth! Thankfully, bruxism can be treated with the help of special, custom-made nightguards worn over the teeth while asleep. They maintain the jaw’s proper position during the night and prevent needless contact between the teeth.
Gum Disease Treatment
If we determine you’re suffering from the early form of gum disease, gingivitis, we will likely recommend more frequent professional teeth cleanings and improved at-home hygiene. In most cases, this will improve your health. For patients whose gum disease has advanced to a more serious stage, called periodontitis, we will need to provide more advanced therapies.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment
Sleep apnea is a very common condition that affects millions of people, and many are entirely unaware of its presence, since it occurs at night! The most common type, obstructive sleep apnea, is due to a patient suffering from an airway blockage, which in turn makes them wake up repeatedly during the night, often gasping for air. But did you know dentists are actually very well-equipped to treat sleep apnea? In addition to being able to provide you with a screening, Dr. Hejazi can also set you up with a custom-made oral appliance that you’ll wear to bed at night. These devices are designed to help you keep your airway open as you sleep, greatly reducing the impact of sleep apnea.
