As dental professionals we advise all our patients to use the many preventive options dentistry has to offer today to ensure long-term health for your teeth and gums. Regular dental hygiene appointments remove the plaque and tartar deposits that cause gum disease and resulting tooth loss. Replacing old, failing fillings prevents cavities from occuring in such teeth and causing further tooth loss and damage. Inlays, onlays and crowns will strengthen weak and brittle teeth and prevent these from breaking. Dental implants and bridges replace missing teeth and prevent shifting of the position of the remaining teeth. Take advantage of today's preventive dental options to maintain and improve the overall health of your mouth.