General Dentistry And Preventative Dental Care In Novi and Canton

At Provident Dentistry, we are focused on keeping your teeth and gums healthy, which is why we recommend that you visit us at least twice a year for preventative dentistry services. Our team will educate you on your unique dental situation and will work to detect symptoms of a cavity or gum disease, which may go unnoticed to the untrained eye. However, these problems often develop into more complex issues that we can help avoid with regular dental appointments. We look forward to encouraging healthier and happier visits to the dentist by offering gentle, preventive care.

Dental Cleanings · Prophylaxis (Child, Adult, Periodontal Maintenance)

It is very important to create a routine cleaning regimen for your teeth. Making regular dental appointments is part of this process and will help keep you on track with your oral hygiene in order to help prevent cavities and gum diseases. At Provident Dentistry, our skilled dental hygienists perform child, adult, and periodontal maintenance prophylaxis cleanings (professional dental cleanings). Cleanings should be performed every three to six months to prevent excessive plaque buildup depending

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Deep Cleanings: Scaling and Root Planing

Scaling and Root Planing is intended to provide a healthy environment in which tissues re-adapt to normal tooth surfaces. Periodontal disease is caused by a buildup of calculus, plaque, and stain on the crowns and root surfaces of teeth. It can begin as localized gingival (gum) inflammation and progress to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and the bone that supports the teeth. Left untreated, this disease may progress to

Examinations

One of our highly trained Doctors will perform the examination, which applies to new, existing, and emergency patients. The assessment includes an examination of all hard (teeth) and soft (gum) tissues of the mouth, including an oral cancer screening. The dentist will record all of their findings, diagnose, and present an accurate treatment plan for each patient based on their unique oral health.

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Tooth Extractions

Tooth extraction is a dental procedure that involves removing a tooth from its socket in the jaw bone. First and foremost, good teeth do not get pulled. That’s why we examine the condition of the tooth closely to determine if an extraction is really required. Before a tooth is removed, the dentist will take an x-ray in order to understand the shape and position of the tooth and surrounding bone. Our goal is always to

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Sealants

Our dentist may recommend dental sealants for you or your child. Sealants are used to fill narrow grooves in a tooth that cannot be adequately cleaned by brushing. In some cases, the tooth structure has fine grooves or pits which accumulate plaque, not because the person doesn’t brush, but because they’re too narrow or deep for the bristles to reach the plaque. To avoid cavities developing over time, the dentist or hygienist will apply a

TMJ/TMD Treatment

A common misconception is that TMJ and TMD are the same thing. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull in front of your ear. At this site, there is a piece of cartilage that helps the joint move smoothly. Muscles attached to, and surrounding, the joint control the position of your lower jaw. It is very common that disorders of the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) are

Relieving Dental Anxiety

Are you scared of going to the dentist, but you need treatment? You’re not alone. If you’re like many people you may experience some degree of uneasiness when facing the prospect of going to the dentist. We understand that it can be unsettling to have someone explore a personal area of your body, such as your mouth, gums, and teeth. For some people, this nervousness extends beyond being mildly unsettling. Dental anxiety is a condition

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