Preserving the health of your teeth and gums is essential, and at Austin Dental Center, preventative care is of paramount importance. From tooth decay to gum disease to oral cancer, many problems can be addressed early, giving you a great chance to keep that healthy smile you love.

When you visit us, we’ll offer you a comprehensive screening that includes an evaluation for:

• Gum Disease: We’ll take a careful look at your gums and the surrounding bone for symptoms of periodontal disease.
• Tooth Decay: Once we’ve removed the tartar and plaque build-up, we’ll examine the surfaces of your teeth for signs of decay and recommend appropriate treatment where necessary. We’ll even take a look at your existing restorations to ensure everything is functioning properly.
• Oral Cancer: We do an oral cancer screening on every patient at every preventive care appointment and includes an examination of the gums, tongue, hard and soft palate, oral mucosa as well as extraoral tissues of the head and neck.

Through helpful tools like digital cameras, occlusion analysis, and a thorough exam we’ll offer customized recommendations to help ensure your mouth stays healthy in the years to come.

One of the newest ways to screen for oral cancer at an earlier stage, Vizilite Plus helps us check for any abnormalities in your soft tissue. The process begins when you rinse with a specialized solution. The overhead lights are dimmed, and using specially designed lighting technology, we take a look at your gums and other tissues, noting any problems along the way.

A Vizilite exam once every year helps with the early detection of cancer and pre-cancerous tissue cancer .