A healthy smile that is free of any health issue is achievable with preventive dental care. Taking care of your oral health should be a priority because it directly impacts your overall health. When your teeth, gums, and jaw are healthy, your overall health improves as well.
General dentistry is the key to preventive dental care. As your expert dentist in Alpharetta, GA, Dr. Angie Gribble Hedlund provides preventive care to help you stay healthy.
What is General Dentistry?
General dentistry includes all the basic dental care you need to keep your mouth healthy. Dr. Hedlund helps find, treat, and prevent common dental problems before they get worse. She provides routine check-ups, teeth cleanings, fillings, and other preventive treatments. If you have tooth decay, gum disease, or an infection, she’ll take care of it before it causes bigger issues.
Regular dental check-ups are the foundation of good oral care. Seeing the dentist every six months helps catch problems early and keeps your teeth and gums in great shape. At these visits, we’ll check for any concerns and take steps to stop small issues from turning into major ones.
If Dr. Hedlund finds a problem, she’ll create a treatment plan to restore your oral health. This may include procedures like fillings, gum disease treatment, crowns, bridges, or even tooth extractions if necessary. Our general dentistry helps prevent serious dental issues, making sure your teeth stay strong and healthy for years to come.
Why Regular Dental Visits Matter
Routine dental appointments do more than just clean your teeth. They keep your whole mouth healthy! During your visit, we will:
- Clean and polish your teeth
- Check for any dental issues
- Take digital X-rays if needed
- Give you personalized tips for better oral care
A professional dental cleaning is one of the most important parts of these visits. Our hygienist will remove built-up plaque and tartar, then polish and floss your teeth so your smile feels fresh and clean.
Plaque is a soft, sticky layer of bacteria that forms on your teeth. Brushing and flossing help remove it, but if it sits too long, it hardens into tartar. Once tartar forms, only a dentist or hygienist can remove it. If left untreated, it can cause cavities, gum disease, and other dental problems.
Dr. Hedlund can spot early signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and infections before they get serious. Catching these issues early makes treatment easier, less invasive, and more affordable. Untreated decay and gum disease can lead to pain, tooth loss, and even affect your overall health.
That’s why early treatment is so important. We also use dental X-rays, typically once a year, to catch hidden problems that aren’t visible during a regular exam. X-rays help us see:
- Tooth roots
- Bone health
- Developing teeth
- Cavities
- Early signs of gum disease
Taking care of your teeth now can save you from bigger problems down the road. Regular check-ups with Dr. Hedlund keep your smile healthy and help prevent major dental issues.
Dr. Hedlund’s General Dental Services
As your trusted dentist, Dr. Hedlund focuses on your needs and goals while treating you like family. We can meet the unique needs of every smile in your family with our services. We serve patients of all ages from Alpharetta and northern Fulton County. Esthetic Dental Solutions offers cleanings and exams, along with the following dental services.
Custom Mouthguards
Patients who suffer from sleep apnea, or bruxism, or play impact sports benefit the most from our custom mouthguards. Our dentist will make a mouthguard that’s tailored to your smile for the most comfortable fit.
Mouthguards that you buy in a store take a one-size-fits-all approach to protecting teeth. We create molds of your teeth to ensure that your custom mouthguard fits firmly over them. To learn more about the benefits of wearing a mouthguard, see Custom Mouthguard.
Emergency Dentistry
We offer emergency dental services to fix unexpected issues and injuries. We will try to see you as soon as possible no matter the emergency. A fast response will help you avoid further discomfort and tooth loss. Dr. Hedlund can help you through severe tooth pain, a tooth that fell out, a lost crown and more.
Our team is here when you need us the most to provide the dental care you need. Whatever your dental emergency may be, our team is here to help aid you in healing and get you healthy as fast as possible. To learn more about what you should do in a dental emergency, see Emergency Dentistry.
Family Dentistry
Our entire team looks forward to welcoming your family to our practice. Our family dental services allow us to work with children, seniors, and everyone in between. Parents love the convenience of being able to make one trip to the dentist for their entire family. We tailor each treatment to the individual patient since everyone has different dental needs at every stage of life.
Even if you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, we want you to know that you are welcome at our practice. No matter what the current state of your dental health is, we can help you get back on track without judgement. To learn more about the benefits of seeing our family dentist, see Family Dentistry.
Sedation Dentistry
We provide sedation dentistry for our most nervous patients. Our office strives to be a place of calmness and peace for our patients, even those with dental anxiety. Dr. Hedlund offers dental sedation and anesthetic options to help our patients remain calm and comfortable during visits.
Our goal is to make your trips to our office as pleasant and calming as possible. With personalized sedative options, we will help you feel calm before, during, and after your treatment. To learn more about the dental sedation we offer, see Sedation Dentistry.
General Dentistry in Alpharetta, GA
We help you avoid expensive dental issues by providing thorough dental cleanings and exams. If you have a dental concern or want to schedule your preventive care visit, call our office at 678-352-1333. You may also request an appointment online.
At Esthetic Dental Solutions, we see patients from Alpharetta, Roswell, northern Fulton County and beyond. Of all the dental practices in this area, patients love our quality of care. Visit us to experience it for yourself!