General Dentistry

General Dentistry Services in St. George, UT

At Plumb Dental, our main priorities are maintaining the health and comfort of our patients. When you visit us for general dentistry services, we will do everything possible to alleviate your fear and anxiety, making the visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible. We offer family and general dentistry to patients of all ages in St. George, UT. We also offer oral health education and preventive dental care to help reduce your risk of oral health issues, including tooth decay, dental cavities, bad breath, and gum disease. Call to schedule an appointment with one of our general dentists.

Our General Dentistry Procedures

We offer comprehensive, stress-free oral health care using state-of-the-art technology and techniques. Our dentists and dental specialists will do everything possible to ensure your comfort and help you take control of your oral health, answering your questions and ensuring you understand every aspect of your treatment plan. We offer these general dentistry procedures:

Dental checkups and exams

Pediatric dental checkups and exams

Professional dental cleaning

Deep dental cleaning and scaling

Preventive dental care

Dental hygiene education

Restorative dentistry services

Cosmetic dentistry services

Invisalign and orthodontic treatment

Wisdom teeth extractions

Teeth extractions

Root canal therapy

Benefits of General Dentistry Procedures at Plumb Dental

Improved overall health.

Reduced risk of needing emergency dental care.

Reduced risk of oral health problems like tooth decay, dental cavities, bad breath, gingivitis, gum disease, tooth loss, and receding gums.

Early detection of oral health issues and oral cancer before they get worse.

Improved oral hygiene and a better understanding of the connection between oral health and overall health.

General Dentistry Procedures FAQ

What Is General Dentistry?

Dentists are doctors who evaluate, diagnose, prevent, treat, and manage oral health conditions. A general dentist is similar to your primary care physician. They typically offer a broad range of general and family dentistry services, including checkups and exams, dental x-rays, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontic treatment, endodontic treatment, and tooth extractions. You should visit a general dentist regularly for checkups, exams, and dental cleanings. Visiting your general dentist regularly helps protect your oral health and reduces your risk of problems such as bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease.

How Often Do You Need General & Family Dentistry Services?

The Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommend that children and adults visit their dentists every six months. However, you may need to visit more often if you have major dental or oral health issues, are over 55, have a chronic medical condition that could affect the health of your teeth and gums, or are undergoing treatment for a dental or oral health condition.

Can a General Dentist Help Prevent Oral Cancer?

We can detect oral cancer at its earliest stages and refer you to a specialist for treatment. This can improve your outcome and your chances of successful treatment. We can also offer education and resources about oral cancer risk factors and help you make healthier lifestyle choices that reduce your risk of oral cancer, such as quitting smoking or tobacco use, limiting alcohol consumption, following a healthy diet, practicing good oral hygiene, and being aware of the early warning signs of oral cancer. 

Why Choose Plumb Dental

At Plumb Dental, we take the time to get to know our patients and form a bond with them. We believe this makes it easier for our patients to discuss their oral health concerns and anxieties with us, allowing us to find effective solutions. We will work closely with you to alleviate your concerns and ensure you receive comfortable, stress-free dental care. We utilize the industry’s most advanced techniques and technologies to prioritize results while ensuring maximum patient safety and comfort. We offer a wide range of general dentistry services, as well as cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign treatment, periodontal therapy, oral surgery, tooth extractions, sleep apnea treatment, and Botox and fillers. We also offer sedation dentistry for patients with anxiety.

Understanding Your Risk for Oral Cancer

Certain biological, genetic, and lifestyle factors can increase your risk of oral cancer. If you have any of these oral cancer risk factors, you should visit us for oral cancer screenings and regular dental checkups at least twice per year:

Regular or excessive sun exposure to the lips and face

Poor nutrition or malnutrition

A weakened immune system

A family history of mouth or throat cancer

Tobacco use

Heavy alcohol use

HPV

Deep dental cleaning and scaling

St. George, UT

Call to Schedule Adult or Pediatric Restorative Dentistry

Call us now or fill out our online contact form to schedule a consultation for adult or pediatric restorative dentistry in St. George, UT. We will discuss your needs and goals, conduct a comprehensive dental examination, take dental x-rays or impressions, and review our findings and recommendations with you. We can then create a personalized plan for the right restorative dentistry procedures to enhance the health and beauty of your smile and restore your confidence.