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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Dr. James Sparaga recommends that certain procedures be performed at\u00a0regular dental visits<\/b>\u00a0as part of your proper dental hygiene. This preventative dentistry\u00a0prevents problems <\/b>before they start, corrects routine problems before they worsen, and identifies\u00a0serious oral problems<\/b>\u00a0so they can be properly treated.[\/vc_column_text]
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PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY PROCEDURES<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Regular\u00a0dental cleanings<\/b><\/a>\u00a0by Dr. James Sparaga or his dental hygienist are\u00a0part of a proper oral hygiene program<\/b>. Cleanings help fight plaque, the major cause of tooth decay, gingivitis and serious gum disease.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Regular\u00a0dental exams<\/b><\/a>\u00a0are a\u00a0crucial part of preventative dentistry<\/b>\u00a0because they allow Dr. James Sparaga to address dental problems in their early stages, and to\u00a0identify serious problems<\/b>. Most people need an exam every six months, but Dr. James Sparaga may recommend more frequent visits depending on your circumstances.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Polishing<\/b><\/a>\u00a0is often the last step of a dental cleaning, scaling, and some restorative procedures. It\u00a0smoothes and polishes teeth<\/b>\u00a0or restoration surface and removes some stains.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Plaque that remains on teeth eventually hardens into tartar, which is virtually impossible to remove with brushing and flossing alone.\u00a0Scaling<\/b><\/a>\u00a0is the\u00a0deep-cleaning procedure<\/b>\u00a0Dr. James Sparaga or hygienist uses to scrape the tartar off your teeth at and below the gumline.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]X-rays<\/b><\/a>\u00a0take pictures called\u00a0radiographs<\/b>\u00a0that show Dr. James Sparaga the interior of dental structures and tissues, like teeth, gums and bones. These allow him to make a more thorough examination than is possible with the naked eye, and can help spot problems that would otherwise go undetected and untreated.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Digital radiography<\/a><\/strong> is a form of x-ray photography without film that produces 80% less radiation than the usual x-ray used in a dentist\u2019s office.[\/vc_column_text]
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