Keeping your dental health in good shape is essential to maintaining your appearance and overall health. Regular dental visits are a crucial part of making sure your mouth looks and feels great. Even if you consistently brush and floss your teeth, routine visits to the dentist help you avoid serious dental problems and keep your teeth clean.
At Broadway Dental of Pearland, Dr. Andrew Allouch and his compassionate dental team provide general dentistry services in Pearland, Texas.
Whether you need routine cleanings, X-rays, or dental sealants, you’ve come to the right place. Your comfort is important to us. That is why we use high-quality dental technologies to ensure your visits are as efficient and comprehensive as possible.
Learn more or contact our office today for a consultation.
What Is General Dentistry?
General dentistry is a broad area of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing issues with the gums, teeth, and mouth. Dentists learn these foundational elements of dentistry in dental school, and other dentistry specialties still require this knowledge.
While some dentists choose to further specialize and don’t provide general and preventive services, a general dentist is who you should see for issues like cavities or for routine dental exams.
Many services and treatments fall under the general dentistry umbrella, but the main goal of general dentistry is to keep your mouth healthy and prevent serious dental issues. General dentists also offer education to help patients maintain better oral hygiene throughout their lifetimes.
At Broadway Dental of Pearland, Dr. Allouch provides general dentistry services and specialized cosmetic services as well.
Why Are General Dentistry Services Important?
General dentistry services are crucial because they help you maintain a smile that’s functional and healthy. Without good dental care, you’re at an increased risk for cavities, periodontal disease, and even losing your teeth.
An experienced general dentist will address your specific concerns. For example, some people are more likely to get cavities than others. For these patients, more frequent dental cleanings and exams may be necessary.
A general dentist will educate you on specific steps you can take to take care of your smile, while also ensuring you get the routine dental services you need.
Without frequent general dentistry visits, you may notice you have uncomfortable or even painful symptoms, such as toothaches or gum sensitivity. You’ll also start to notice changes to your smile’s appearance, including yellowing teeth or stains.
Early Detection
General dentistry focuses on early detection of any oral health concerns you might be experiencing, from small cavities to gum disease. Detecting these issues early allows us to offer less invasive treatments first.
Detecting issues also allows us to prevent further damage. If we catch a cavity while it is still small, we can quickly treat it with a filling. This quick treatment prevents the cavity from growing and damaging more of your tooth.
Benefits of General Dentistry Treatment
General density treatments have many benefits, which is why it is so critical that all people visit the dentist regularly.
Some of the most important advantages of general dentistry include:
A functional smile | Your teeth and mouth perform many important functions. They enable you to speak, chew, and swallow. If you have issues with your gums or teeth, it can make daily tasks a challenge. Routine dental visits keep your smile working as it should.
A decreased risk of many dental issues | General dentistry services lower your risk of difficult dental issues. If you don’t get your teeth cleaned, you’re likely to develop cavities and gum disease. This is just one example of how neglecting your teeth can have a negative impact.
A more beautiful smile | Most people want a smile they feel proud of and like to show off. While cosmetic dentistry is more concerned with the aesthetics of your smile, general dentistry services still help you maintain beautiful teeth and gums by preventing stains, cavities, and more.
A lower risk of painful symptoms | Dental problems can be quite uncomfortable. For example, untreated gum disease causes gum sensitivity and can eventually lead to tooth loss. Cavities can also be painful. Frequent dental visits can prevent these symptoms.
A better chance of detecting issues early on | When you visit Broadway Dental of Pearland for general dentistry, you’ll receive services like X-rays and oral cancer detection. During these visits, Dr. Allouch can catch dental concerns before they worsen.
A less expensive smile | Every person and their treatment needs are different, but often, visiting the dentist routinely saves money in the long run. Early treatment often involves less expensive solutions, often preventing the need for more extensive treatments that can cost more.
Receiving preventive and general dental care is vital for everyone. If you don’t see the dentist, you may notice a significant impact on your teeth and mouth. But, with routine dental visits, you can prevent dental problems and maintain a beautiful smile.
If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, it’s always a good time to call Dr. Allouch and his team for an appointment. You deserve a healthy smile and to invest in your dental hygiene.
Receiving preventive and general dental care is vital for everyone. If you don’t see the dentist, you may notice a significant impact on your teeth and mouth. But, with routine dental visits, you can prevent dental problems and maintain a beautiful smile.
If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, it’s always a good time to call Dr. Allouch and his team for an appointment. You deserve a healthy smile and to invest in your dental hygiene.
Our General Dentistry Services
At Broadway Dental of Pearland, we provide many general dentistry services with a focus on education and prevention. We want you to have a comfortable smile that you feel good about, so Dr. Allouch partners with you to develop personalized care.
We incorporate state-of-the-art dental technology and a compassionate approach to ensure efficient, thorough general dentistry services. And, if you have any questions or requests, don’t hesitate to ask.
Some of our most popular general dentistry treatments include:
Dental Exams
Dental exams are a crucial element of general dentistry services. During a dental exam, Dr. Allouch will look over your teeth for signs of dental diseases and dental problems. He will check for issues like cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, or misaligned teeth.
You’ll also have a chance to bring up any questions you have or dental problems that impact your life. From there, Dr. Allocuh will make recommendations for your oral health, which may include further treatments or at-home routines.
If you are a client of Dr. Allouch and have a child that you would like to be seen, we offer exams for every age, as well as pediatric sealants.
Dental Cleanings
Dental cleanings ensure you have a healthy, beautiful smile. During a dental cleaning, one of our skilled hygienists will use dental tools to clean and polish your teeth. They will also apply a fluoride treatment and floss your teeth. Dental cleanings are generally a straightforward process that is key to preventing cavities and tooth decay.
If you have your teeth cleaned regularly, these visits will be much easier and faster, as there won’t be as much plaque build-up to remove. Most people should have their teeth cleaned every six months, but some patients may benefit from more frequent cleanings.
Dental Education
Your genetics, age, health history, lifestyle, and oral health habits all impact your teeth and smile. While there are general guidelines everyone should know and follow for a healthy smile, you’ll also benefit from personalized education and treatment. Dr. Allouch helps each individual patient improve their dental health through treatment plans and dental education.
If you have questions about your dental health or find that your daily habits aren’t enough to keep a happy smile, Dr. Allouch can answer these questions and make suggestions, such as switching to a better toothbrush or adjusting your diet.
Dental Fillings
Dental fillings treat cavities. When you have a cavity, it needs to be removed. But, once taken out, the cavity leaves behind a small hole in your tooth. The dental filling material is used to “fill” up the hole left behind.
In modern dentistry, most dental fillings are a tooth-colored material, such as resin composite. While metal fillings are sometimes used, they are less popular as they don’t blend in with your smile.
Same-Day Dentistry
While some dental issues aren’t urgent, others require more immediate care. At Broadway Dental of Pearland, we provide same-day dentistry options for these more urgent concerns.
Sometimes, you can’t wait to make an appointment until the next week, so we will do everything we can to fit you into our schedule right away.
These emergency dentistry services are necessary when you have severe tooth pain, a knocked-out tooth, a major tooth crack, or similar problems. If you aren’t sure if something requires same-day dentistry, you can always give our office a call. We can give you advice on what to do next.
We Offer Advanced Dental Technology
When you go to the dentist, you deserve prompt, effective services. We offer many advanced dental technologies that improve patient comfort and experience, while also providing better information for your care team.
Some of our technologies include VaTech handheld X-rays as well as VaTech Smart CBCT and Pano radiology systems that capture in-depth, accurate scans of your mouth and jaw. These technologies also include digital sensors that are much smaller than average, for a more comfortable experience.
Along with cutting-edge radiology options, we also have a Medit scanner that takes 3D digital scans of your mouth. We use this scanner instead of making physical impressions of your teeth, so you can get fitted for teeth whitening, crowns, and implant-supported dentures without sticky impressions.
Precision for Every Case
We believe that precision can lead to improved patient experiences and results. When you visit Broadway Dental of Pearland, you can expect a high level of precision. This means that we investigate every concern and then create a treatment plan specific to your concern and the root of the issue.
Precision moves beyond a “one-size-fits-all” approach to dentistry.
Our technology also allows us to fit your crowns, retainers, and other custom dental appliances perfectly into your smile, leading to unmatched comfort.
Set Up an Appointment Today
With routine visits to our office, you can have a healthier smile and reduce your risk of developing issues like gum disease and tooth decay.
So, whether you are looking for a comfortable, technologically advanced dental office for yourself or for an adult family member, Broadway Dental of Pearland can help. Our experienced team offers general dentistry for patients of all ages in the Pearland area.
If it has been a while since you’ve been to the dentist, we are accepting new patients and would love to hear from you. Contact our office today to set up an appointment.
Meet the Doctor
Dr. Allouch earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He continues his advanced training at the Kois Center in Seattle, WA, which focuses on research-based education. He is part of the elite 6% of general dentists in the U.S. to earn a Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry, and he holds an Associate Fellowship with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Allouch specializes in Comprehensive and Implant Dentistry and in enhancing patients’ total health.
