Our team at the office of Dr. Jason Dopp is passionate about helping patients and our community in Portage, MI maintain their oral health, as well as building family-like relationships with our patients. Not only are we able to provide exceptional cleanings and hygiene appointments, but our team also makes a point of providing educational resources to patients so they can best maintain their oral health at home and keep a strong daily oral health regimen. There are several different types of oral health concerns that can develop and that we help patients avoid – these can include general tooth decay, gum disease, jawbone loss or deterioration, oral cancers, pain or sensitivity when eating or drinking, and other oral health concerns. As you can see, oral health in itself is a large topic!

Dental exams and routine checkups are vital to long-term oral health in that these exams give our team the opportunity to spot potential oral health concerns before they develop into more serious complications. The best example of this is gum disease, which our team can spot early on before developing into a fully developed case of gum disease. It’s important to stop gum disease in its tracks before it develops, as research has shown there to be a direct link between gum disease and other more serious general health concerns. 

Maintaining Oral Health At Home 

A regular daily oral health regimen is the backbone of strong oral health. Patients should brush regularly, brushing twice per day and flossing once daily or more to best protect the teeth and gums from plaque buildup and tartar. When left unbrushed, bacteria can build up in the teeth which leads to tartar, which is the cause of tooth decay. By regularly removing this plaque through brushing, you protect the teeth from decay and future oral health concerns. It’s also key to limit sugar intake, to protect both oral health as well as overall health. 

Visit Our Team In Portage For Hygiene Appointments And Exams

Our team at the office of Dr. Jason Dopp has been providing regular hygiene appointments to patients in the Portage community for years, and we see this as a vital service to best protect the oral health and overall health of our patients and community. Regular dental exams and hygiene appointments also give our team the opportunity to provide patients with any preventative dentistry dental services that you may require, and help our team spot small oral health concerns before they have the chance to develop further. These appointments also allow patients to ask our team any questions they may have about oral health and oral hygiene, and act as a great educational resource to help patients learn more about oral health and how they can best protect their smile!

Get in touch with our team at the office of Dr. Jason Dopp today to book your next cleaning or routine dental exam with us, or speak with our team if you have any questions regarding oral hygiene.