Have you started thinking about your resolutions for the New Year? Well, here’s one that will help every member of your family—schedule their dental checkups now! At the foundation of any good dental practice is family dentistry, which focuses on the all-important prevention of tooth decay and dental disease. At Cowlitz River Dental in Castle Rock, WA, Dr. L. Blaine Kennington and his staff will care for all of your family’s dental needs.
Family Dentistry for You and Yours
From children to teens to adults, Dr. Kennington builds healthy and beautiful smiles with preventive care like checkups and cleanings. In accordance with the American Dental Association, Dr. Kennington recommends scheduled checkups every six months for you and your family. At these intervals, we are able to not only maintain your oral health, but we can also spot problems before they begin to develop serious symptoms.
At a checkup, our dental hygienists will clean your teeth, remove plaque and tartar to help reduce your risk of gum disease, and take x-rays when necessary to spot imperceptible decay. We also perform an oral cancer screening and check for uneven tooth surfaces that may indicate nighttime teeth grinding, which can lead to the painful symptoms of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction.
For the youngest members of your family, Cowlitz River Dental offers the best in children’s dentistry. In addition to what is normally part of a dental checkup, we offer dental sealants and fluoride treatments for children. With dental sealants, we apply a thin coat of white plastic to the surface of your child’s molars to create a barrier between the teeth and bacteria-causing decay. Fluoride treatments strengthen the tooth’s enamel for added protection against cavities.
Call Our Office Today
To start the New Year with a healthy smile, schedule dental checkups for everyone in your family. At Cowlitz River Dental in Castle Rock, WA, we provide family dentistry services for patients in Kelso, Longview and Lewis County and the surrounding area.