Cleaning | Comprehensive Exam | Flouride Treatment | Oral Cancer Screening
The American Dental Association recommends you see your dentist every six months. Preventive dental care can help you reduce or avoid future costs by preventing and finding potential issues sooner. Because many diseases and conditions first show signs in your mouth, good dental health and a strong relationship with your dental office are important steps in your overall health
The doctor will review all findings and discuss possible treatment options to help you achieve the smile you deserve.
Fluoride can be an important part of preventing tooth decay in patients of all ages. During your visit, we will determine your risk for dental decay by discussing your diet, home care, previous decay history, illnesses and prescription medications. Fluoride treatment can be done in the office, or at home.
In the office: Treatment can be done during your regular exam using a tray with gel or foam fluoride. A more highly concentrated fluoride varnish that is brushed onto your teeth can also be used.
At home: Options for fluoride treatment include prescription toothpastes or a daily rinse. It is important to follow all recommendations made by your dentist and to also be aware of the fluoride levels in your water.
Oral cancer can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. Metro Dental Associates provides oral cancer screenings as part of your regular dental exam. There are two main risk factors for oral cancer. Smoking and tobacco use are long-term historic causes of oral cancer. In addition, the HPV-16 virus, a sexually-transmitted disease, is resulting in the fastest-growing segment of oral cancer patients being young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals.
When found early, oral cancers have an 80 to 90 percent survival rate. Dentists can be a first line of defense in identifying abnormalities in the mouth, which could be a sign of oral cancer.
Metro Dental Associates makes it easy to afford high-quality general dentistry and easy to attain since it’s all under one roof. We tailor your care experience to your priorities and budget and don't pressure you to get treatments you don’t want or need. We value your input and we always co-plan your care together.
I highly recommend Metro Dental without hesitation. Mary Lou, Joanne, Dr. Patel, and Dr. Sacco, are consistently kind, thorough, and genuinely caring. The office is clean, modern, and equipped with th... Read More
Great experience at Metro Dental!
Great experience and a lovely service
I highly recommend Metro Dental without hesitation. Mary Lou, Joanne, Dr. Patel, and Dr. Sacco, are consistently kind, thorough, and genuinely caring. The office is clean, modern, and equipped with the latest technology. I especially appreciated how Dr. Patel and Dr. Sacco on separate occasions took the time to understand my needs and clearly explain the best approach for my care.
The team handles insurance coordination seamlessly and makes my benefits easy to understand. Scheduling is simple, parking is available, and the office is conveniently close to the train station. After many years as a patient, I can honestly say I’ve never had a bad experience.
