{"id":97,"date":"2013-09-23T19:03:14","date_gmt":"2013-09-23T19:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.betteryoursmile.com\/?p=97"},"modified":"2016-05-03T19:01:44","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T19:01:44","slug":"keep-your-teeth-happy-and-healthy-with-general-dentistry-care-in-aurora-co","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/keep-your-teeth-happy-and-healthy-with-general-dentistry-care-in-aurora-co\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Teeth Happy and Healthy with General Dentistry Care in Aurora, CO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-98\" style=\"margin: 8px 10px;\" title=\"shutterstock_3073925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_3073925-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_3073925-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/shutterstock_3073925.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>When it comes to maintain optimal oral health, prevention is key \u2013 after all, isn\u2019t it much easier to treat smaller problems instead of bigger ones? Thankfully, general dentistry care is an important cornerstone of our services here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/\">D\u2019Amico and Mauck, DDS<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re simply in search of a basic check-up in order to ensure that brushing and flossing is keeping your smile safe or suspect you may be suffering from a dental problem that needs attention, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">Aurora<\/a> team is here to help! Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/general-dentistry.html\">general dentistry services<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check-Ups and Cleanings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During your appointment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. D\u2019Amico or Dr. Mauck<\/a> will be sure to thoroughly inspect your gums and each of your gums, searching for any hints of decay or damage that could require treatment. Afterwards, you\u2019ll receive an effective cleaning from one of our skilled hygienists. Our preventive care isn\u2019t just for adults, either \u2013 we\u2019re happy to treat smiles of all shapes and sizes!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Periodontal Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If we happen to discover evidence of periodontal disease during your check-up, don\u2019t worry \u2013 we offer personalized therapy in order to combat this common condition. While periodontal disease starts off relatively harmless, it can progress to a more destructive stage very quickly, which is why it\u2019s crucial to seek treatment as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TMJ Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve experienced serious pain in your upper body or have noticed that your teeth appear worn down, you may have bruxism (teeth grinding) to blame. Our team will happy to create a custom intraoral appliance, such as a nightguard, to help alleviate pain and protect your smile from damage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact<\/a> our <strong>Aurora<\/strong> office today to schedule an appointment! Our dedicated team can\u2019t wait to give you and your whole family a reason to smile. We also serve the areas of <strong>Centennial, Englewood, Denver Tech Center,<\/strong> and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to maintain optimal oral health, prevention is key \u2013 after all, isn\u2019t it much easier to treat smaller problems instead of bigger ones? Thankfully, general dentistry care is an important cornerstone of our services here at D\u2019Amico and Mauck, DDS. 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