General Dentistry
Dr. Andres Alberto DMD- Your Bradenton, FL General Dentist
The practice of dentistry encompasses an amazing array of services and procedures, all with a common goal: to help you preserve your natural teeth as long as possible, ensure your oral health, and keep you looking and feeling great throughout your life. Whether you are looking to keep your smile healthy with teeth cleanings and exams, repair or restore damaged teeth, or stop tooth decay and cavities in their tracks, our office can provide you with the dental care you need.
Dr. Andres Alberto DMD and his friendly staff at Two Rivers Family Dental provide general and cosmetic dentistry services, emergency dental care, implant dentistry and more to meet all your oral health needs. If you are in need of a general dentist in the Bradenton, FL area, call our office today at (941) 253-0175 to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment. Let us care for your smile!
Dental Cleaning & Exams
Regular cleanings take place at your Bradenton dentist’s office every six months. These important appointments benefit your oral health by removing all of the plaque and tartar on your teeth. Additionally, regular cleanings allow Dr. Alberto to examine your teeth and mouth to spot any abnormalities or dental conditions. An examination twice a year can mean the difference between conservative and more complex or invasive treatments.
Seeing your dentist twice yearly can truly benefit your oral health. Keeping up with your oral care routine between dental visits will keep your teeth healthy and clean. Brush twice daily for at least two minutes. Floss once using a new strand of floss for each quarter of your mouth. This, coupled with regular dental examinations, will help keep your teeth, mouth and oral tissues in top shape, free of decay and gum disease.
Dental Exams & Early Detection
Just as your dentist in Bradenton can help you maintain better general health through good oral health, your dentist can also be the first one to diagnosis health problems that have already developed. Signs of health concerns such as nighttime reflux disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and dementia can all be exhibited in the condition of your teeth and gums.
Reflux disease erodes tooth enamel, but you might not even be aware of the problem since it occurs at night while you are sleeping. Receding gums and loose teeth can be an indication of weakened bones, which is a sign of osteoporosis. Loose teeth, bleeding gums, and gum disease are associated with diabetes, while declining oral hygiene is one sign of dementia. Your dentist can recognize these warning signs so that you can see your doctor for a diagnosis.
By taking care of your mouth, including gums and teeth, you are also taking care of your general health and wellness. By getting regular dental cleanings and checkups at Two Rivers Family Dental every six months, in addition to good oral hygiene practices, your dentist can help with disease prevention and early detection of health problems.
Disease Prevention
Maintaining good oral health can also help prevent a wide range of health problems. A study done by the Academy of General Dentistry revealed that an astounding 90% of systemic diseases are rooted in poor oral conditions. More specifically, untreated oral health problems, such as gum disease, ulcers of the mouth and even chronic dry mouth, can lead to serious disease within the body. Such diseases include oral cancer, pancreatic cancer, leukemia, heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes.
According
to the American Heart Association, individuals who have their teeth
cleaned regularly by a dental professional have a lower risk of heart
attack and stroke versus those who don’t receive regular dental
cleanings. Through regular dental cleanings, checkups, and other
preventative care measures, your Bradenton dentist can help in preventing these
and other health problems from developing.