Insurance
We are pleased to accept most insurances at Roots Dental, and our team will be happy to file your claim on your behalf. If you have questions about your specific plan or would like to schedule an appointment, please don't hesitate to call us!
At Roots Dental, we use low-dose digital x-rays, a huge advancement in dental technology. They allow us to use a smaller dose of radiation that exposes patients to as much as 80 percent less than traditional film.
Of course, our expert dental team is experienced in taking x-rays and take every precaution to ensure that you and your family are safe.
How Dental X-Rays Benefit Your Oral Health
During a visual exam, dentists only see about a third of the tooth; even with magnification, decay often starts between the teeth, which we can only see with dental x-rays.
Digital dental x-rays also allow Dr. Amy to evaluate your gum health and see problems that arise in the bones around the teeth.
Since dental x-rays allow us to see decay in its earliest stages, we can treat it promptly before it becomes a more significant problem. When we treat dental problems early on, we minimize the need for invasive procedures, which helps you save time and money and spares you unnecessary discomfort.
Another benefit of modern dental x-rays is that we can share them with you, so you see what we see. Since the images are digital, Dr. Amy can enlarge, zoom in, and rotate them to get a clear view of the problem.
If she recommends a procedure, you will have all the information you need to make a confident decision about your treatment.
Call Us to Schedule Your Next Dental Exam
Rest assured, we only recommend x-rays when needed to monitor your oral health or diagnose a current problem. If you have questions about how we use x-rays or would like to schedule your next dental checkup and cleaning, please call our Lincoln, NE, dental office.
Dr. Amy agrees with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's recommendation that children be seen by a dentist when their first baby tooth appears but no later than age one.
Baby Teeth Are Important Too!
As soon as your child has a baby tooth, they can develop cavities (caries), and it's crucial that we prevent this from happening. Several problems can occur if they have an untreated cavity and lose the tooth before it's ready to come out on its own.
Neighboring teeth start to drift and tilt, closing the space meant for the permanent tooth when it emerges. Since the tooth doesn't have enough room to emerge in a straight position, it can come in at an odd angle. In turn, this can lead to tooth misalignment that may require orthodontic treatment in the future to correct.
Evaluating Your Child's Risk for Cavities
To prevent this from happening, Dr. Amy will complete a caries risk assessment to determine the likelihood of your child developing cavities. If they are at high risk, we will discuss strategies to minimize the likelihood that we will need to intervene with fillings.
We also use this first visit to answer any questions you may have about your child's dental health, review home care recommendations, and screen for any habits that may adversely affect the development of the jaws.
Schedule Your Child's First Dental Visit with Us
We understand you might feel nervous or apprehensive about bringing your little one to the dentist at an early age. You can rest assured that Dr. Amy loves working with children and will provide the same caring treatment she would for her own child.
Please call our Lincoln, NE, dental office today to schedule a convenient appointment for your child's first dental visit.
If you already brush at least twice a day for two minutes and floss once, congratulations! While your oral hygiene efforts go a long way toward eliminating harmful plaque buildup, they can’t do the whole job.
Plaque builds up on all surfaces of your teeth, and when it’s not removed from hard-to-reach spaces, it hardens into tartar or calculus. Tartar is filled with bacteria, and as it builds up underneath the gum line, it can cause inflammation that leads to gingivitis.
You can’t remove tartar with a toothbrush because it clings stubbornly to your teeth. Only a dentist or hygienist can remove tartar using their skill, experience, and specialized instruments.
5 Tips for Controlling Plaque and Tartar Buildup
Your dentist in Lincoln, NE, will also recommend steps you can take to minimize plaque and tartar buildup in the future, including:
- When you brush, be sure to clean all surfaces, including along the gum line and between teeth.
- Consider switching to an electric toothbrush that does a better job of removing plaque than manual models.
- Rinse daily with an antiseptic mouthwash that helps kill cavity-causing bacteria.
- If you smoke, consider quitting. Tobacco users have been found to develop more tartar than non-smokers.
- Eat a healthy diet and limit your intake of foods high in sugar and carbohydrates.
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask us—we are here to help you!
Schedule Your Next Teeth Cleaning with Us
At Roots Dental, we provide preventive dental services like exams and dental cleanings to help you avoid cavities and gum disease. Please call our Lincoln, NE, dental office to schedule your next appointment with us.