preventive dentistry in sacramento
Why Finding the Right Dentist in Sacramento is a Big Deal for Your Family
At Tex Mabalon Dentistry, we treat you like a neighbor. We want to help you keep your smile healthy so you can keep enjoying all the farm-to-fork food our city is famous for.
The best way to fix a tooth problem is to make sure it never happens in the first place. That is what Preventive Dentistry is all about.
Dental cleanings (Prophylaxis)
Have you ever noticed your teeth feel a little “fuzzy” after a long day? That is plaque building up. Even if you brush great at home, there are spots you just can’t reach. Getting regular Dental cleanings (Prophylaxis) is the most important thing you can do. It’s like getting a professional detail for your car—it just gets deeper than you can on your own.
During these visits, we gently scrape away the hard stuff called tartar. If that stuff stays on your teeth, it causes gum disease and bad breath. Most of our Sacramento patients come in every six months for this. It keeps your gums pink and healthy. Plus, your teeth feel super smooth and shiny afterward. We make sure the process is easy and doesn’t hurt. If you have been putting this off because of a bad experience years ago, dont worry. We go slow and make sure you are comfortable.
Most Common preventive Dentistry Procedures
You might think Fluoride Treatment is just for little kids, but that is a big mistake! Adults in Sacramento need it too. Our teeth go through a lot. The acids in coffee from local shops or the sugar in treats can soften your enamel. We apply a quick fluoride varnish that acts like a shield for your teeth.
It helps put minerals back into your enamel. This makes your teeth harder and much more resistant to cavities. It only takes a minute at the end of your visit, but it can save you from needing a filling later. We often suggest this for our older patients too, especially if they are starting to see some recession. It’s an easy way to keep your teeth strong without any drilling or poking.
If you look at your back teeth in the mirror, you will see deep grooves. These are perfect hiding spots for germs. Sometimes those grooves are so thin that even a toothbrush bristle can’t get inside. This is where Dental Sealants come to the rescue. We paint a thin, tooth-colored coating over those grooves to seal them shut.
This is very popular for kids in the Sacramento City Unified School District because it stops cavities before they even start. But adults get them too! If you have deep pits in your molars, sealants act like a rain slicker for your teeth. Food and germs just slide right off instead of getting stuck. It is a painless way to protect your smile for years. We check them at every visit to make sure they are still doing their job.
When a kid loses a baby tooth too early, it can cause a big traffic jam in their mouth. The other teeth might try to tilt or move into that empty spot. This is why we use Space Maintainers. They are small metal or plastic pieces that “hold the door open” for the adult tooth that is still growing underneath.
We see a lot of families from Greenhaven and the Pocket who want to avoid expensive braces later on. By using a space maintainer, we keep the jaw lined up right. It’s a simple tool that prevents a lot of crooked teeth down the road. If your child loses a tooth because of a fall at the park or a cavity, come see us right away. We will see if they need one of these to keep their smile on track.
Sometimes, a patient does everything right—they brush, they floss—but they still get gum disease. It can be very frustrating! That is why we offer Oral DNA/Saliva Testing. This is some of the coolest tech we have in Sacramento.
We just take a quick sample of your spit and send it to a lab. They look at the actual DNA of the bacteria in your mouth. This tells us exactly what kind of “bugs” are causing your problems. Not all bacteria are the same, and some are much meaner than others. Once we know what we are fighting, we can give you a specific plan to fix it. It might mean a special mouthwash or a specific type of cleaning. It takes the guesswork out of your dental care. We use this to help folks who have struggled with bad breath or bleeding gums for years.
Why Choose Dr. Tex Mabalon for preventive Dentistry?
At Tex Mabalon Dentistry, we want to be the Dentist you can trust when things go wrong. We know that dental work can be a lot to think about, but we explain everything in plain English so you feel in control. Whether you just need one small filling or a whole new smile, we are here for our Sacramento community.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Choosing Dr. Tex means choosing a dental team that truly cares about restoring your health, function, and confidence.