Hu-Friedy Air Polisher: Feel the difference with this gentle, spa-like cleaning that blasts away plaque and stains without harsh scraping. It prevents gum disease and keeps your smile sparkling—perfect for busy San Antonians who want quick, comfortable maintenance. Watch it in action.
Curodont: Say goodbye to drills! This innovative treatment naturally rebuilds enamel to reverse early decay, turning “watch spots” into worry-free zones. It’s like giving your teeth a superpower against cavities—non-invasive and backed by science.
In-office Digital X-rays: Digital dental X-rays use electronic sensors and computers to capture high-resolution images of teeth, gums, and bone, offering faster results, clearer details (with zoom/enhance tools), significantly lower radiation (up to 90% less than film), instant viewing, and easy electronic sharing, making diagnosis more efficient and safer for patients compared to traditional film X-rays.
Xylitol Products: Combat cavities and dry mouth with these simple, tasty daily heroes that boost saliva, neutralize acids, and starve harmful bacteria. Patients rave about how they make oral care feel effortless and fun!
OraCare Rinse: Elevate your daily routine with this alcohol-free powerhouse, harnessing chlorine dioxide and xylitol to zap bacteria, viruses, and bad breath while soothing dry mouth and reducing gum inflammation. It’s the gentle, effective rinse that patients love for all-day freshness and superior prevention—no stinging or staining! AND, as a bonus, it gently whitens your teeth!
Cavity pHighter Test Strips: Curious about your cavity risk? These quick tests measure your saliva’s pH in seconds, revealing hidden threats and guiding personalized prevention plans. Knowledge is power—arm yourself against decay today!
Water Flosser: Revolutionize your flossing game with this high-tech powerhouse that shoots targeted water jets to flush out plaque and food particles from tight spaces. It’s a more effective alternative to traditional floss and is gentler on gums, super effective for braces or implants, and helps banish bad breath—making daily prevention a breeze!
The pH Way to Treat Tooth Decay:
We highly encourage the use of a Sonicare toothbrush and/or a Waterpik
- Xylitol products for oral use are available on Amazon
- Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Gum or Zellie’s, Milliways or Spry for aspartame free gum option
- Ice Chips Xylitol Candy. Many assorted flavors
- All Day Dry Mouth Spray and or All Day Mouth Gel
- Xylimelts Dry Mouth Oral Adhering Stick On Melts
- Spry Xylitol Oral Rinse
- With a Xylitol regimen we are trying to control the pH of the mouth (make it less acidic) and decrease the amount of high acid producing bacteria. With this approach, we are treating the disease with something other than fluoride, but still highly recommend low doses of a topical fluoride toothpaste for prevention.
- Potential benefits of Xylitol include:
- May reduce decay-causing plaque (bacteria) levels
- Inhibits growth, adhesion and metabolism of major decay-causing bacteria (Strep Mutans)
- Increases salivary flow
- Xylitol products for nasal use have also been shown to be very effective for congestion and sinus pressure relief. These are also available on Amazon
- Xlear nasal spray
- Xlear nasal rinse packets for use with neti pot. USE WITH DISTILLED WATER ONLY!! CLEAN YOUR NETI POT REGULARLY!
For gentle, conservative, comprehensive care
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Smile Solutions – NW San Antonio location
13133 NW Military Hwy Suite 500 | San Antonio, TX 78231
office 210.479.7500 | fax 210.479.7585