General Dentistry from Dr. Susan Levine

General dentistry is the cornerstone of the dental health care system, so it is crucial that you visit your dentist twice a year for your general checkup. At Dr. Susan Levine’s Fairfield dental office, we’re dedicated to providing you with the quality general dental care you need for your health.

Why is general dentistry so important? For most people, this is the first interaction they will have with the dental health care system. It is the responsibility of the general dentist to not only clean your teeth, but to also check for cavities, chips or decay. Dr. Levine will screen you for important diseases such as gum disease and oral cancer, and suggest cosmetic dentistry procedures to improve to your smile, such as teeth whitening.

At our office, gum disease is one of our most important general dentistry concerns. This disease is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults, and many people it in some form without even realizing they have it. This is why your regular checkup is so important, so that we can ensure you don’t have gum disease. If found, it can be treated by root scaling and planing, where bacteria that causes the disease is removed from around your gum line.

Another part of general dentistry that is important to us is to check and treat root canal infections. An infection in the inside of your tooth could result in pain, aching or a throbbing feeling in your tooth. We will check for infection and restore your tooth to good health with a root canal.

General dentistry is an important part of your dental health, and we’d love to help be a part of keeping your teeth health. Call Dr. Levine’s Fairfield, CT dental office today to schedule your appointment!