Preventive Dentistry Murfreesboro
Keeping Problems from Threatening Your Smile
When it comes to dental care, it’s always going to be better to prevent problems from occurring than to treat them after the fact. That’s why Dr. Barker and our team take a proactive approach, offering a wide range of preventive services from checkups and cleanings to fluoride treatments, nightguards for bruxism, and beyond. To schedule an appointment and keep your smile in great shape, contact our Murfreesboro office!
Why Choose Desert Rose Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- Relaxing Appointments w/ Our Comfort Menu
- Sedation Available for Dental Anxiety
- Dental Insurance Welcomed & Financing Options
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Regular checkups and professional cleanings are the cornerstone of a healthy mouth. At each visit, we remove plaque and tartar buildup that brushing and flossing simply can't reach, screen for signs of decay and gum disease, and review any changes in your oral health since your last visit.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Grinding and clenching your teeth at night, also known as bruxism, can cause cracked teeth, worn enamel, jaw pain, and chronic headaches, often before you're even aware it's happening. A custom nightguard creates a protective barrier between your upper and lower teeth while you sleep, absorbing and redirecting that force before it causes damage.
Athletic Mouthguards/ Sportsguards
Whether you or your child participates in sports, a properly fitted mouthguard is one of the smartest pieces of protective equipment you can have. Our custom athletic mouthguards offer far superior protection, fit, and comfort compared to anything you'll find at a sporting goods store or online.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Oral cancer is highly treatable when caught early, but highly dangerous when it isn't. That's why Dr. Barker performs a thorough oral cancer screening at every routine visit, carefully examining your lips, tongue, cheeks, throat, and surrounding tissues for any changes that warrant a closer look. This quick, painless check takes only minutes but can make an enormous difference in early detection.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is one of the most well-known and time-tested tools in dentistry for strengthening enamel and protecting teeth against decay. Our in-office fluoride treatments deliver a concentrated dose directly to your teeth, helping to remineralize early weak spots and create a stronger defense against the acids produced by bacteria.
Curodont Repair Treatment
Curodont is a breakthrough treatment that can actually reverse early-stage cavities without the need for traditional drilling methods. Curodont's active ingredient penetrates the damaged and decayed area and triggers the natural remineralization process, rebuilding tooth structure. It's a painless, non-invasive option that lets us treat decay at its earliest stage, preserving more of your natural tooth.
Scaling & Root Planing
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, but sadly, most people who have it don't know it yet! What’s worse is that what often begins as mild gum inflammation and bleeding is actually a bacterial infection that, left untreated, quietly destroys the gum tissue and bone that hold your teeth in place. Using specialized instruments, Dr. Barker and our hygienists can carefully remove built-up tartar, bacteria, and infected tissue from below the gumline, all the way down to the root surfaces where the source of the infection lies. The root surfaces are then smoothed to discourage bacteria from reattaching and to encourage the gum tissue to heal.