Preventative Care in Candia, NH
What if we told you there was an easy way for your family to have healthy smiles without investing a lot in your dental care?
The Answer Is Prevention!
If you don’t want to face problems like dental infection and pain, the answer is prevention. And prevention is pretty easy; all you have to do is practice good oral hygiene and commit to visiting our Candia, NH dental office twice a year for checkups and cleanings. It’s really as simple as that!
Dr. Emily Pakula understands that it can be tempting to put off dental care when you aren’t having any problems.
But decay and infection often develop long before you notice any pain or discomfort. Just because things feel okay doesn’t necessarily mean that there isn’t a problem.
When we see you twice a year, we can monitor your oral health and note any changes from one visit to the next. We use technology like digital x-rays to find problems and share the information with you so you can see for yourself why we recommend treatment.
Staying a step ahead of problems allows us to take care of them before they become painful and more complicated for us to treat. The more time you spend on prevention, the less time you’ll have to spend in the dental chair!
Professional Cleanings and Exams
Good oral hygiene is a critical part of prevention, and we have to work hand in hand to accomplish this.
You need to do your part by making sure your family is brushing and flossing their teeth twice a day. Brushing removes the film called plaque that coats your teeth throughout the day. If you don’t remove plaque, it turns into a hard substance called tartar that can lead to decay and infected gums.
Our job is to provide you with professional dental cleanings because it's not possible to remove tartar with a toothbrush or floss. Only a dental hygienist can remove tartar using special instruments. So even if you’re brushing well, you still need professional cleanings to make sure your teeth are really clean and healthy.
Prevention Starts Today
No matter how old you are or what condition your teeth are in, prevention should be a part of your everyday self care. Children especially benefit because developing good habits early on makes a big difference in their future oral health.
Please don’t be discouraged or embarrassed if you currently have multiple dental concerns. We’re not here to lecture you; we only want to help you so you can enjoy the confidence that comes with knowing your smile is as healthy as it can be.
Please Call for an Appointment
We would love to welcome you to Hillside Family Dental Care! We open at 8 AM four days a week and have extended hours until 7 PM on Tuesdays. Please call our office and a friendly member of our team will help you arrange a convenient appointment!
We couldn't be happier!
We are new to Hillside Family Dental Care and after a couple visits we couldn't be happier. My son had a REALLY rough experience with our first dentist and was petrified to go again, but he went from tears in the waiting room to smiles after his appointment and we couldn't have more thankful and relieved!
~RL
Frequently Asked Questions
Plaque is a sticky film that develops on your teeth throughout the day. If you don’t remove plaque thoroughly with good oral hygiene, it collects bacteria that irritate and damage healthy gum tissue. Over time, plaque will turn into a hard substance called tartar. Tartar, also called calculus, can only be removed by a dental hygienist.
Bacteria develop around the teeth and accumulate under the gum tissue. Tissue and bone that support your teeth are gradually destroyed, forming "pockets" between the gums and the teeth. Without treatment, these pockets collect even more bacteria, become deeper, and provide a bigger space for bacteria to live.
Scaling and root planing, also called deep cleaning, is a procedure we use to remove plaque and tartar above and below the gumline. During the scaling part of the process, our hygienist smooths out rough areas of the root surfaces to help stop plaque and tartar from developing and creating a further infection.
The best way to avoid gum disease is by brushing and flossing twice a day and visiting our Candia, NH dental office for professional cleanings. Treating gum disease early can reduce the permanent impact that it has on your oral health.
If it’s time for your next checkup and cleaning, please call our office to make an appointment.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Emily Pakula Moriarty
Dr. Emily Pakula Moriarty is a native of Farmington Hills, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2008, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She then went on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2012. While at Tufts, Dr. Pakula was granted the Dr. Alfred Osher and Mrs. D. Suzi Osher Scholarship, which is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptionally high standards for personal and work ethics.
Upon graduating, Dr. Pakula decided to stay in the New ...
