Newton, MAPreventive Dentistry
Preventive care is where a healthy smile begins
At Dr. Ted Filandrianos & Associates, our longstanding team brings warmth and expertise to every appointment, combining digital X-rays, thorough exams, and professional cleanings to catch problems early and keep your smile on track. It’s what keeps our patients smiling through generations.
Our preventive treatments
As part of your routine exam, we perform a visual and tactile screening for signs of oral cancer. It’s a quick, painless step that can make a major difference in early diagnosis and treatment success.
Gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. For patients with gum disease or inflammation, we offer deep cleanings, scaling and root planing, and ongoing periodontal maintenance. When appropriate, we also use the Solea® laser to gently treat infected tissue with greater precision and less discomfort. This advanced technology allows us to target bacteria below the gumline while minimizing bleeding and recovery time helping you heal faster and feel better during treatment.
While not needed for every adult, fluoride is a powerful tool for strengthening enamel and preventing decay. We’ll recommend it based on your cavity risk and overall oral health needs.
Dental sealants are a simple way to prevent cavities in the deep grooves of back teeth, especially for kids, teens, and cavity-prone adults. We offer this painless, protective option as part of our long-term preventive strategy.
We’re one of the few practices in the area using advanced saliva testing to detect oral pathogens. This can help identify your risk for periodontitis, implant complications, and even systemic inflammation, all from a quick sample collected chairside.
If early signs of gum disease are present, we may recommend a deep cleaning. This procedure removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline, helping to reduce inflammation and prevent bone loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We recommend visiting our office every six months for routine check-ups and cleanings. However, some patients may need to come more frequently based on their individual oral health needs. Regular visits help catch potential issues early.
We take our time. We know your history. And we use technology like digital scans and saliva testing to personalize your care and get ahead of problems.
Not at all. We're here to meet you exactly where you're at. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable, informed, and empowered, no lectures here. Just a fresh start and a plan to get you back to confidence.
Yes. Our in-house periodontist and hygiene team provide periodontal maintenance, deep cleanings, and even surgical treatments like gum grafting when needed.
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