Holistic dentist for the whole family in Turlock, CA

Family dentist services in Turlock, CA, at the office of Ramsin K. Davoud DDS, support proactive care and whole-body health and wellness. We appreciate the connections between oral inflammation and diseases that affect other parts of the body. Additionally, we emphasize preventive services that keep you well rather than those that resolve existing conditions.

Prevention

It is generally recommended that patients, from school-aged children to seniors, visit us for exams and cleanings every six months. Dr. Davoud uses a range of advanced diagnostics to detect early signs of gum disease, tooth decay, and other conditions that threaten your oral and overall health. These conditions are often asymptomatic in their earliest stages. Precision technologies facilitate accurate diagnosis and support a comfortable experience at the dentist’s office. We also screen for abnormalities that might indicate the presence of oral cancers.

Professional cleanings during these routine visits involve the use of specialized dental instruments (in skilled hands) to remove hardened plaque that doesn’t budge with brushing and flossing alone. When tartar is no longer present, it can’t inflame the gums that anchor your teeth or erode at tooth structure. Our team also views these visits as opportunities to partner with you. We will demonstrate ways to clean between hard-to-reach teeth and may recommend oral care products to help you out.

It is important to also discuss any changes to your health or new medications that you may be taking. Some conditions and medications used to treat them present new oral health challenges; for instance, high sugar levels and reduced salivary flow among diabetics elevates the risk of developing periodontal disease, decay, and oral infections.

Dr. Davoud may discuss preventive services available at our office for you or a child or family member. Dental sealants, for example, are thin coatings applied to decay-prone back teeth. They “seal out” food debris that tends to get trapped in grooved, pitted surfaces. We may also recommend oral appliances, such as night-guards and mouthguards, to protect teeth and restorations from damage caused by bruxism (teeth grinding) and sports-related dental injuries.

Multi-generational dentistry

You or a family member may develop conditions, such as dry mouth, that heighten your risk of oral disease. Medications to treat chronic conditions often have dry mouth as a side effect. Some of our youngest patients may develop early tooth decay due to the overconsumption of sugary fruit juices and sports drinks. We are privileged to treat granddaughters and grandfathers alike and to support oral health and wellbeing with exceptional care as patients’ needs evolve. Call (209) 690-8051 to schedule an appointment.

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