Preventative & Restorative Care
Maintain Lifelong Oral Health
Preventive dentistry focuses on oral hygiene with regular check-ups, professional cleanings, and education on at-home dental habits. Including plaque removal and cavity fillings to help prevent or stop minor issues from becoming big problems.
The American Dental Association recommends visiting your family dentist for a checkup at least twice a year. One visit every six months can greatly aid a patient in maintaining his or her oral health, as having a dentist evaluate the integrity and health of the patient’s mouth helps prevent small issues from becoming serious ones.
Preventative & Restorative Care
Maintain Lifelong Oral Health
Family Dentistry
Dental Care for Every Age
Family Dentistry
Dental Care for Every Age
Dr. Miller provides services related to the general maintenance of oral hygiene and tooth health for a wide range of patients, from young children to the elderly.
What Services Can You Expect from Family Dentistry?
Routine Exams and Oral Cleanings
Preventive Checkups & Professional Cleanings
Routine care is key to keeping your smile healthy and bright for both children and adults. During your visit, one of our skilled dental hygienists will perform a thorough cleaning to remove plaque and tartar buildup.
Dr. Miller will then give a comprehensive oral examination to assess your overall dental health. Based on your individual needs, additional care may be recommended, including fluoride applications, dental X-rays, and oral cancer screenings to catch potential issues early.
Routine Exams and Oral Cleanings
Preventive Checkups & Professional Cleanings
Holistic Care for Children
Pediatric services often include:
Holistic Care for Children
Pediatric services often include:
Each step is designed to promote healthy oral habits early on, by fostering positive dental experiences and teaching oral hygiene. Pediatric dentistry supports your child in developing habits that will protect their smile well into adulthood.
Airway Evaluations
Airway & Breathing Health Assessments
While Dr. Miller performs a variety of procedures geared toward maintaining a patient’s teeth, preventive and family practices don’t end there. She also performs thorough airway evaluations designed to assess the health and integrity of a patient’s airway and oral structures.
Structural issues associated with the mouth and airway can impede a patient’s ability to breathe properly, which can negatively affect his or her overall health throughout life. Malformations of the mouth or airway can lead to sleep-disordered breathing, for example, which can greatly interfere with a patient’s holistic health when left untreated. Sleep-disordered breathing can also exacerbate ADHD symptoms, as these breathing disorders hinder the brain and body’s ability to get proper rest.
Airway evaluations and examinations of a patient’s oral structures can help shed light on his or her current health condition, which enables Dr. Miller to recommend and perform the right treatment options for the patient’s unique needs.
Airway Evaluations
Airway & Breathing Health Assessments
Tooth Extractions
Gentle Tooth Removal & Wisdom Teeth Care
Tooth Extractions
Gentle Tooth Removal & Wisdom Teeth Care
Keeping a patient’s teeth intact is ideal, but extractions are necessary in some cases. For example, if the tooth has experienced extreme decay, an infection, severe gum disease, or trauma, an extraction might be necessary. In other cases, it may be recommended to remove wisdom teeth, especially if they’re impacted, so that they do not cause the patient oral health concerns later in life.
Dental X-Rays
Digital Dental X-Rays for Early Detection & Accurate Diagnosis
Dental X-rays offer a wealth of information beyond routine examinations. They are instrumental in uncovering sources of issues that may evade detection during a routine examination. This includes identifying hidden oral infections, locating impacted teeth, or revealing cavities around a tooth's root that might otherwise remain unnoticed during a visual inspection. These detailed images help Dr. Miller and her team make precise diagnoses and implement targeted treatment plans, ensuring the highest standard of oral care for their patients.
Dental X-Rays
Digital Dental X-Rays for Early Detection & Accurate Diagnosis
Clear Aligners
Clear Aligners for Discreet, Comfortable Tooth Straightening
Clear Aligners
Clear Aligners for Discreet, Comfortable Tooth Straightening
Family dentistry also involves the process of realigning crooked teeth through corrective measures like clear aligners. This alignment option utilizes a series of clear aligner trays that patients wear in their mouths for a certain length of time before switching to the next tray in the series. Each tray moves the patient’s teeth a small amount, much like braces, but many patients prefer clear aligners due to the fact that this treatment option is largely invisible. This means patients can straighten their teeth without all of the hassles that come with traditional braces.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Early Detection for Prevention & Peace of Mind
Oral cancer screenings are crucial for early detection and treatment. They play a vital role in preventive care examinations, helping identify potential issues before they escalate, ultimately enhancing overall oral health for Dr. Miller’s patients.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Early Detection for Prevention & Peace of Mind
Your Family's Dental Journey
Keeping Every Family Member’s Smile Healthy in Fairbanks
Family dentistry is an essential part of maintaining the health and well-being of entire families. If you’re in the Fairbanks area, reach out to Golden Heart Dental to schedule a an appointment for each member of your household.