At McLane Family Dental, we believe that it is better to prevent problems from developing than to fix them after they have already developed. That is why we encourage our patients to come to our office regularly for a thorough dental examination, in most cases once every six months. We treat patients of all ages, and focus on early identification to treat dental disease early in its progression or ideally prevent it from developing in the first place.  Following their initial visits, most patients will combine future examinations with a professional dental cleaning, where a trained dental hygienist from our team will remove plaque,  tartar, and stain from your teeth. Additionally, a dentist from our office will do a thorough inspection, looking for signs of gum disease, oral cancer, tooth decay and other dental issues. We may recommend x-rays as well, which are important for looking for cavities between the teeth and problems inside the teeth or in the bone beneath the gums.  We utilize digital x-ray sensors to minimize the amount of x-rays necessary to obtain a diagnostic image.

At McLane Family Dental, our primary objective is to help you protect and preserve your teeth, but there are situations where this might not be possible. In that case, we might recommend a tooth extraction. Some of the reasons why a tooth extraction might be recommended include the presence of severe tooth decay, the removal of baby teeth that might already be loose, the extraction of teeth that are overlapping or crowded, teeth whose bone support has been severely compromised by periodontal disease, and removing teeth that have been severely damaged in a traumatic accident. We will do everything we can to ensure your comfort during the process.  In most cases, we will discuss a plan for replacement of the tooth when the need for extraction is identified, to minimize the amount of time you will need to go without.