Preserving the Health of Your Smile
Your teeth can last for a lifetime, believe it or not! Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and with proper care and regular dental visits, your teeth easily withstand a lifetime of wear and tear. At your dental visit, Dr. John Russo will show you how to optimize your oral health and prevent dental damage. He will recommend an appropriate cleaning interval, perform an oral cancer screening using the VEL scope, Fluoride to strengthen enamel, or a nightguard to curtail destructive teeth grinding. Our goal is to prevent you from needing dental reconstruction in the future! Contact our dental office today if you have any questions or if you’re ready to schedule an appointment for preventive dentistry in Orlando, FL.
WHY CHOOSE JOHN E. RUSSO, DMD FOR For Preventive Dentistry?
Comprehensive Evaluation of Teeth & Gums Regularly
We Treat Patients of All Ages
Our team will assist you to file for dental insurance
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
Even patients who diligently brush and floss can still fall victim to dental problems. That’s why attending two regular checkups a year is so important for children and adults alike. During these visits, Dr. Russo’s goal will be to understand your oral health needs thoroughly, and he’ll accomplish this with a comprehensive visual examination and digital X-rays, along with an oral cancer screening using VELscope technology. This process should reveal even the smallest areas of damage or disease, allowing Dr. Russo to treat them effectively and protect you from more significant concerns down the road.
A big threat to your healthy, happy smile is the constant accumulation of plaque, a bacteria-filled substance that lingers over your teeth and gums and can harden in place if not removed soon enough. Thankfully, one of our excellent hygienists can thoroughly clean these areas, allowing you to leave your routine appointment with a mouth that feels nice and refreshed.
Family Dentistry
Having to juggle multiple dental appointments at different dental offices for you and all your loved ones can be a hectic experience. Here in Orlando, Dr. Russo would love to welcome the whole family for convenient, back-to-back appointments! Our team is focused on providing personalized attention that fits everyone’s unique needs, whether their smiles are brand-new or they’re in need of lifelike replacements for lost teeth.
In particular, younger patients often struggle with feelings of fear, panic, or restlessness in the dentist’s office. That’s why we take our time to be as gentle and friendly as possible building a relationship with your children that helps them feel relaxed and at ease each time you bring them in. When our young patients need fillings, Dr. Russo offers overhead televisions and laughing gas to make dental care easier and more comfortable, as well as reduce the need for shots. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for potential developmental concerns during their routine checkups. If we do spot any issues, we offer several children’s dentistry services like dental sealants and Fluoride treatment to protect and strengthen their growing smile.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are designed to cover the chewing surfaces of certain back teeth, effectively “sealing” them shut so that the deep grooves are less capable of trapping food particles and bacteria, resulting in cavity formation. Dr. Russo typically recommends this treatment for younger patients who are still learning to care for their teeth and need extra protection, but they also benefit adults who are oversensitive to decay. Sealants are simple and painless to apply, and with proper maintenance, they can last up to 10 years!
TMJ Dysfunction & Teeth Grinding Therapy
Millions of Americans suffer from bruxism, a common condition that’s better known as teeth grinding. This bad habit can arise because of stress or fatigue, and it may even be an indicator of a more serious TMJ disorder. Here in Orlando, our team will work with you to determine your exact symptoms and provide personalized recommendations for treatment. In many cases, a custom-designed nightguard can give your smile the support and protection it needs most while you sleep, minimizing related dental damage and pain.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Most people know they need to worry about cavities and gum disease, but what about oral cancer? A whopping 25% of victims don’t participate in any risk factors for the disease, and late diagnoses are sadly common, leaving the survival rate at only around 50%. Thankfully, there’s a silver lining – early cases have a much higher rate of successful treatment at 80-90%. That’s why Dr. Russo is dedicated to locating cancerous cells at their earliest stages during your routine check-ups. If our team finds cause for concern, we can help you take the next steps toward a biopsy and treatment as quickly as possible. We use the Velscope – a painless and non-invasive technology to screen for potential mouth cancers.
