Preventative Dentistry

Preventative dental care is crucial to the health of your teeth and gums, and Dr. Grubb is the preferred dentist in Harford County.

Your diligent home care is critical to your dental health, but even if you brush and floss every day, eventually calculus (also called tartar) will form on your teeth, and under your gum line, where the toothbrush cannot reach. Calculus is a form of hardened dental plaque, and can only be removed by professional dental care treatments.

is a priority with us, which we provide through a variety of dental services, including regular dental checkups, X-rays, fluoride treatments, periodontal evaluations, oral cancer screenings, and oral hygiene instructions with the intent of preventing dental decay and gum disease.

During your visit, Dr Grubb will check for tissue changes in your mouth that could signify oral cancer. More that 30,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year-that's three every hour. Only half of them will be alive in five years. Today oral cancer is not only diagnosed in men who are smokers, but in nonsmoking individuals in their 30's and 40's.

We consider this area so important that we allow one hour or more for hygiene/recare appointments even though most HMO-practices allow only 30 minutes.

For more information on our dentist office call at 410-939-5800 or Contact Us through our dental website.

Are Your Gums Making You Sick?

The World Health Organization has stated that the definition of health is “a complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not just the absence of infirmity.”

The philosophy of the dental team in Dr. Grubb’s office is that oral health is essential for your good health. Functionality and aesthetics are important, but it is imperative to know the relationship between proper oral hygiene and how it relates to your overall physical condition.

Recent studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between periodontal disease (gum tissue inflammation) and other systemic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. By maintaining healthy gums you may lower your risks of serious long term chronic illnesses. This is accomplished by proper brushing and use of other dental care cleaning aids, such as floss, rubber tips, water irrigators, and special toothbrushes.

Scientific evidence has shown that preventing and treating oral conditions can improve your general health.

For more information on our dentist office call at 410-939-5800 or Contact Us through our dental website.

Preventative Dentistry | General Dentistry | Dental Implants | Cosmetic Dentistry | Sedation Dentistry

Dr. Richard Grubb, D.D.S., is an experienced general dentist in dental implants (dentures), cosmetic dentistry, tooth pain and extraction. Dr. Grubb, board certified in implant dentistry, can provide the dental care you and your loved ones need. Dr. Grubb's dental practice is located in the Havre de Grace / Aberdeen area and serves Maryland residents in Harford County and Cecil County.