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    3760 20th St Ste A
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      • Home
      • About
        • About Our Practice
        • Privacy Policy
      • Services
        • View all Services
        • Dental Bonding
        • Dental Checkup
        • Dental Cleaning and Examinations
        • Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges
        • Dental Implants
        • Dental Veneers and Dental Laminates
        • Emergency Dentist
        • IV Sedation
        • Laser Dentistry
        • Oral Surgery
        • Periodontics
        • Root Canal Treatment
        • Sedation Dentist
        • Technology
        • Teeth Whitening
      • Patient Education
        • Blog
        • Dental Anxiety
        • Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
        • Do I Need a Root Canal?
        • I Think My Gums Are Receding
        • Improve Your Smile for Senior Pictures
        • Options For Replacing Missing Teeth
        • Oral Cancer Screening
        • Oral Hygiene Basics
        • Post-Op Care for Dental Implants
        • Preventative Dental Care
        • The Dental Implant Procedure
        • What Can I Do to Improve My Smile?
        • What Should I Do If I Chip My Tooth?
        • When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
        • Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
        • Will I Need a Bone Graft for Dental Implants?
        • Wisdom Teeth Extraction
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    Vero Beach General Dentistry Services

    General Dentistry Services Vero Beach, FL

    General Dentistry Services

    If you are in need of general dentistry services, call (772) 778-0954 to schedule an appointment with our Vero Beach dental office. We focus on providing preventative dental care, performing a variety of dental procedures to keep patients in excellent oral health. By providing comprehensive care, we can ensure your teeth remain as healthy as possible and that if anything does develop, we can treat the condition as soon as possible. Whether you are concerned about your bad breath, have a toothache, or want to improve the appearance of your smile, we can help. At Art of Smiles – Norman D. Knowles, D.M.D., our staff is warm and friendly. We will take the time to understand your oral health concerns and provide you with the information and services you need to maintain lifelong oral health.

    Our general dentistry services include:

    Teeth cleanings and examinations. At our 32960 dental office, we recommend you have your teeth cleaned at least twice per year. This way, we can remove the plaque that has built up on or in between your teeth. Regardless of how well you brush your teeth, it is difficult to clean hard-to-reach spaces, leading to a buildup of plaque and tartar. Since plaque can increase your risk of getting cavities, removing it can help you to be in better health. These appointments can be completed quickly, and we can attempt to work within your schedule.

    Oral cancer detection. Our general dentistry services include looking for signs of oral cancer while cleaning and examining your teeth. At Art of Smiles – Norman D. Knowles, D.M.D., we understand the important role we play in detecting signs of the disease. It is difficult, if not impossible, to see the inside of your mouth, which makes it difficult to see signs of oral cancer until the disease has spread. While cleaning your teeth, we can look for hard lumps, bumps, red and white spots, and rough patches – all traditional signs of oral cancer. If we see these signs, we can refer you to an oncologist for further testing.

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    Bad breath treatments. If your breath is smelly, you do not have to live with it. Call 772-778-0954 to schedule a dental examination and bad breath treatment. Very often, this is caused by a cavity, infection, or gum disease. By cleaning your teeth and your tongue, we can typically remove the cause of your bad breath. If you have another issue, like dry mouth, that is causing the problem, we can discuss further ways to improve it.

    Treating gum disease. In our Vero Beach, FL dental office, we both prevent and treat gum disease. This is one of our most important general dentistry services because if gum disease is left untreated, it can lead to gum recession and tooth loss. We can treat it by removing plaque from underneath your gums. Typically, this will help restore your gums to good health. However, if your gums begin to recede, we can discuss more intensive general dentistry services.

    Dental sealant. If you or your children have deep ridges on the chewing surfaces of your teeth, you should consider dental sealant. Patients can use this procedure as a way to reduce their risk of developing cavities. This is an easy way to protect your teeth, because we can apply sealant in a matter of minutes. It works by acting like a protective barrier so food particles and plaque cannot become trapped, thereby reducing your risk of developing cavities.

    Fluoride treatments. Studies have found that a fluoride treatment can reduce your child’s risk of getting cavities by 30 percent or more. If you live in the 32960 area, visit our dental office and ask for a fluoride treatment on an annual basis. Fluoride works as a mineral that strengthens your teeth. In between appointments, you can use a fluoride toothpaste to continue strengthening them.

    Fillings. At Art of Smiles – Norman D. Knowles, D.M.D., we can treat any of your cavities and restore the missing tooth structure with a dental filling. We can place natural-looking, tooth-colored fillings, so your tooth looks both natural and beautiful.

    Root canals. If the center of your tooth is infected, you most likely need a root canal. The obvious sign of this is if you have tooth sensitivity or a toothache. To perform a root canal, we will create a small hole in the tooth to remove the infected area prior to cleaning the area, seal it up with a rubber-like material, and then use a filling or dental crown to restore and protect the tooth. We will numb the area to be sure you feel comfortable during the procedure. It will last slightly longer than treating a cavity, but the process is fairly similar. This is one of the general dentistry services we perform to save an infected tooth and prevent the need for it to be extracted.

    Restorations. If you have damaged your tooth, our general dentistry services can restore it in both form and appearance. We have several options for doing so, including dental bonding, dental veneers, and dental crowns. All of these options can look natural and make your tooth function as well as it did prior to becoming damaged.

    Preventative Care Tips From Our General Dentistry Office
    As a provider of general dentistry services, we understand the power and importance of education. We believe that when our patients are better informed, they can make healthier decisions that will reduce the likelihood of them developing cavities or infections. This is why Dr. Knowles takes the time to discuss oral health. When you visit our Vero Beach dental office, we can show you and your family how to brush your teeth properly, how to select the right toothbrush, what foods to avoid and what foods to eat for a healthy mouth and beautiful smile. We can also provide you with specific instructions that relate to your personal oral health. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call (772) 778-0954.

    Helpful Related Links

    • American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terms. 2015
    • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2015
    • WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2015

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    • Art of Smiles – Norman D. Knowles, D.M.D. was established in 2014
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