[10/11/2018, Indiana] – Good oral health is important to a person's social, physical, and mental development. The 2000 report Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General states that oral health is more important than just healthy teeth. The report also stressed the importance of good oral health, not just in the individual level but to the overall population, too.

In Indiana, only about 62 percent of adults (18 and above) have visited a dental clinic in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In older adults aged 65 and above, 40 percent have lost six or more teeth due to tooth decay or gum disease.

At Mahoney Family Dentistry, residents of Indiana can ensure the maintenance of their oral health. The dental clinic's Prophylaxis – Routine Dental Cleaning procedure preserves oral health and prevents the spread of oral disease.

All-in-one Cleaning & Disease Prevention

Mahoney Family Dentistry, a dental practice in Indiana devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of its clients' smiles, offers prophylaxis or routine dental cleaning. This procedure, typically done every six months, focuses on cleaning and polishing the exposed portion of the teeth, above the gum line.

The two most common oral diseases in the U.S. are dental caries and periodontal disease. Mahoney Family Dentistry's prophylaxis or routine cleaning helps prevent these oral health problems from forming or getting worse.

Dentists at Mahoney Family Dentistry also offer an in-office fluoride treatment when patients visit for their routine dental cleanings. Fluoride strengthens teeth's enamel and helps prevent decay.

At Mahoney Family Dentistry, Hoosiers can achieve optimum oral health and continue smiling with confidence.

About Mahoney Family Dentistry

Mahoney Family Dentistry is a dental practice in South Bend, Indiana. The clinic offers dental implants, pediatric and cosmetic dentistry, and cleanings and prevention.

For any dental concerns, contact Mahoney Family Dentistry at (547) 272-0466.