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General Dentistry Services in St. George, UT

At Plumb Dental, our main priorities are maintaining the health and comfort of our patients. When you visit us for general dentistry services, we will do everything we can to alleviate your fear and anxiety and make the visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible. We offer family and general dentistry to patients of all ages in St. George, UT. We also offer oral health education and preventive dental care to reduce your risk of oral health issues like tooth decay, dental cavities, bad breath, and gum disease. Call to schedule an appointment with one of our general dentists.

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What Is General Dentistry?

Dentists are doctors who evaluate, diagnose, prevent, treat, and manage oral health conditions. A general dentist is similar to your primary care physician. They typically offer a broad range of general and family dentistry services, including checkups and exams, dental x-rays, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontic treatment, endodontic treatment, and tooth extractions. You should visit a general dentist regularly for checkups, exams, and dental cleanings. Visiting your general dentist regularly will protect your oral health and reduce your risk of problems like bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease.

Family and General Dentistry to Patients of All Ages in St. George, UT

How Often Do You Need General & Family Dentistry Services?

The Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommend that children and adults visit their dentist every six months. However, you may need to visit more often if you have major dental or oral health issues, are over 55, have a chronic medical condition that could affect the health of your teeth and gums, or are undergoing treatment for a dental or oral health condition.

Benefits of General Dentistry Services

We understand that many people avoid going to the dentist because they have had a bad experience in the past, have worked with an unkind or unprofessional dentist, or are worried about finding out they will need to undergo a scary-sounding dental procedure. Whether you are suffering from dental fear or anxiety or just tend to procrastinate scheduling health appointments, our team can help you feel comfortable and confident in getting the oral health care you need. The benefits of visiting us regularly for general dentistry services are:
  • Reduced risk of oral health problems like tooth decay, dental cavities, bad breath, gingivitis, gum disease, tooth loss, and receding gums.
  • Early detection of oral health issues and oral cancer before they get worse.
  • Improved overall health.
  • Reduced risk of needing emergency dental care.
  • Improved oral hygiene and a better understanding of the connection between oral health and overall health.

Understanding Your Risk for Oral Cancer

Certain biological, genetic, and lifestyle factors can increase your risk of oral cancer. If you have any of these oral cancer risk factors, you should visit us for oral cancer screenings and regular dental checkups at least twice per year:
  • Tobacco use
  • Heavy alcohol use
  • HPV
  • Regular or excessive sun exposure to the lips and face
  • Poor nutrition or malnutrition
  • A weakened immune system
  • A family history of mouth or throat cancer

Can a General Dentist Help Prevent Oral Cancer?

We can detect oral cancer at its earliest stages and refer you to a specialist for treatment. This can improve your outcome and your chances of successful treatment. We can also offer education and resources about oral cancer risk factors and help you make healthier lifestyle choices that reduce your risk of oral cancer, such as quitting smoking or tobacco use, limiting alcohol consumption, following a healthy diet, practicing good oral hygiene, and being aware of the early warning signs of oral cancer. 

Our General Dentistry Procedures

We offer comprehensive, stress-free oral health care using state-of-the-art technology and techniques. Our dentists and dental specialists will do everything they can to ease your comfort and help you take control of your oral health, answering your questions and making sure you understand every part of your treatment plan. We offer these general dentistry procedures:

Why Choose Plumb Dental

At Plumb Dental, we take the time to get to know our patients and form a bond with them. We believe that makes it easier for our patients to talk to us about their oral health concerns and anxieties so that we can find solutions. We will work closely with you to ease your fear and ensure you get comfortable, stress-free dental care. We use the industry’s most advanced techniques and technologies to prioritize results while maximizing patient safety and comfort. We offer a wide range of general dentistry services, as well as cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign treatment, periodontal therapy, oral surgery, tooth extractions, sleep apnea treatment, and Botox and fillers. We also offer sedation dentistry for patients with anxiety.

Call to Schedule Adult or Pediatric Restorative Dentistry

Call us now or fill out our online contact form to schedule a consultation for adult or pediatric restorative dentistry in St. George, UT. We will discuss your needs and goals, do a full dental examination, take dental x-rays or impressions, and discuss our findings and recommendations. We can then create a personalized plan for the right restorative dentistry procedures to enhance the health and beauty of your smile and restore your confidence.

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