High Forest Dental takes a comprehensive approach to protect your smile from infections, tooth decay, bad breath, and other oral issues. Dr. Allison Brown and the team combine personalized care with advanced technologies to provide high-quality preventive services to individuals and families in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and nearby locations. 

Raising the bar with top-notch preventive care

Preventive care is the most effective way of maintaining a healthy smile. Most people are surprised to learn how much money and time preventive care saves them. Our preventive care does more than keep your teeth clean—it protects your overall health. 

Here are preventive services you can enjoy in our office. 

1. Dental check-ups

Minor problems can turn into costly issues if left untreated. Regular check-ups at our office catch cavities, gum disease, and other issues before they progress. 

We recommend regular exams every six months. However, this frequency varies depending on individual needs. If you have a history of decay, gum disease, or other issues, we recommend dental check-ups every three to four months. 

Our routine exams are more than a cursory look at your gums and teeth. They are thorough and involve looking for: 

• Gum disease.
• Tooth decay.
• Loose or worn-down fillings and crowns.
• Airway health complications.
• Oral cancer.

Our visual exams are detailed, but not everything is in plain sight. Our dentist uses digital X-rays to uncover problems not visible to the naked eye. Dental X-rays help detect bone loss, impacted teeth, cysts, interdental decay, and other hidden issues. 

2. Dental cleanings

Brushing and flossing daily prevents dental plaque (oral biofilm) from forming in the mouth. Unfortunately, you can’t be thorough enough to remove plaque from all surfaces of your mouth. 

Plaque doesn’t just sit on your teeth. If not removed, it calcifies into tartar, causing bad breath, gum infections, and tooth decay. Teeth cleanings in our office remove plaque before it causes costly, painful problems. 

We use gentle yet effective tools to clean your teeth. Routine dental cleanings promote fresher breath and reduce the chances of gum disease and cavities. We also remove surface stains caused by coffee and smoking for a beautiful, more confident smile. 

3. Oral cancer screenings

Modern dental screenings involve more than checking for cavities and gum disease. They are comprehensive examinations that catch problems like mouth cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. 

Like many cancers, oral cancer develops without noticeable symptoms. That’s why routine exams are essential to catch the problem even before symptoms manifest. Oral cancer screenings in Highland Ranch, Colorado, identify cancerous and precancerous signs for early treatment. 

Mouth cancer is scary, but the screenings are simple, quick, and painless. The dentist visually checks your lips, tongue, cheeks, palate, etc., for lesions, patches, and other abnormalities. She’ll also palpitate your mouth and neck with gloved hands to check for lumps, masses, and other abnormalities. 

4. Patient Education

Patient education is a crucial part of preventive dentistry. We empower our patients with the knowledge and tools they need to maintain optimal oral health and prevent dental issues before they arise. We educate patients about oral care habits, lifestyle choices, and early warning signs of dental problems.

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