At Preferred Dental, we pride ourselves on being able to provide your entire family with the best possible comprehensive dental treatment available. We use state-of-the-art dental equipment, procedures, materials and sterilization techniques, in a modern comfortable setting. This provides our patients with a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.

Your First Visit With Us
Your first visit to Preferred Dental of Niagara will include a thorough cleaning and exam by a Dental Hygienist and your Doctor. We employ Registered Dental Hygienists who are fully-trained and licensed by New York State. They serve as an excellent source of information for you so please take advantage of their expertise by asking questions and voicing concerns. Hygienic services commonly include:

Hygienic Services

Prophylaxis
This is polishing of the tooth surfaces with a mechanical brush or cup with a paste. In many children and a few adults, it is the only cleaning that is necessary.

Scaling and Root Planing
These services are performed on a few children and many adults. The goal of this treatment is to remove hard deposits of Calculus (tartar) from the teeth, and to insure that the root surfaces are smooth. It is always followed by prophylaxis.

Periodontal Evaluation
Some degree of periodontal disease (pyorrhea) is common in adult patients. It is essential to determine the extent of this disease process. Part of this evaluation comes from clinical measurements, while some of the diagnosis comes from appropriate x-rays.

Fluoride Treatment
Children receive fluoride in a tray through their early teens. On some occasions, it is also suggested for adults due to certain circumstances in the mouth. This serves as a very important preventive measure against tooth decay.

Panoramic X-ray
This x-ray gives an overview of the entire mouth in one picture, and allows the Doctor to diagnose problems in areas that smaller x-rays cannot view. It also provides critical information for other dontic care, as well as evaluation of impacted wisdom teeth.

Bitewing X-rays
These x-rays are the only means of finding decay that is developing between the teeth. They are repeated periodically based on your personal tendency toward dental decay.

Initial Periodic Examination
After your Hygienist has completed the above services, your Doctor will perform a comprehensive examination of your entire oral cavity. This includes a head and neck exam for oral disease and cancer, as well as an evaluation of the teeth and their supporting tissues.