Preventive dentistry in Omaha, NE, can protect your smile for years to come.

Preventive Dentistry

When you think about your health, your main focus is probably on what is happening with your body. Although this is important, you should also consider your oral health. Taking care of your teeth and gums is essential to your overall health and can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime.

Preventive dentistry is the best way to help you keep your mouth healthy. Combining good dental hygiene at home with regular visits to your dentist gives you the best chance of maintaining your oral health and keeping your teeth and gums healthy.

Prevention Is the Best Approach

A healthy, beautiful smile doesn’t just happen. To keep your teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime, you need preventive dental care that involves more than just brushing and flossing your teeth. Your dentist can help educate you on maintaining the best oral health possible.

Some of the preventive dentistry services your dentist offers include the following:

Dental Exams — Visiting your dentist every six months for dental exams allows them to evaluate your oral health, scan for any issues, and treat dental problems before they worsen.
Dental Cleanings — Regularly scheduled dental cleanings will eliminate harmful plaque and tartar from your teeth, significantly reducing your chances of tooth decay and gum disease.
Fluoride Treatments — Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay. When you visit your dentist for a dental exam and cleaning, they will provide a fluoride treatment to remineralize your tooth enamel.
Dental Sealants — As part of a preventive dental plan, sealants are used to shield your teeth from the harmful bacteria that cause tooth decay.
X-rays —Dental x-rays can help your dentist identify and treat any underlying dental concerns. This can help you maintain your smile.

Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

Your dentist has the expertise to help you maintain your oral health, so when you are ready to learn more about preventive dentistry, contact our dental office to schedule an appointment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Frequently Asked Questions

I brush and floss every day. Why do I need a cleaning?

Even with excellent hygiene habits, it's easy to miss small areas of your teeth. Over time, the missed plaque will harden into tartar, which can only be removed with a dental hygienist's tools. When tartar accumulates beneath the gum line, the end result is red, puffy, inflamed gums – the beginnings of periodontal disease.

OUR TEAM

Dr. Vincent Colletti

Dr. Vincent Colletti is the founder of Milestone Dental Omaha, bringing a patient-centered, relationship-driven approach to comprehensive dental care. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Creighton School of Dentistry in 2014 and has continued to expand his expertise through advanced postgraduate training. His additional education includes implant training through MaxiCourse Puerto Rico (2019), IV sedation certification in Portland, Oregon (2020), and advanced root canal training in Vancouver, British Columbia (2021).

Dr. Colletti began his career in dentistry in 2014 and opened Milestone Dental Omaha in early 2026 ...

Intraoral Cameras

What if you could see exactly what your dentist sees? You'd probably find it simpler to make informed decisions about your oral health!

Intraoral cameras allow you to do precisely that. Using a small digital camera embedded in a wand, the dentist can move it around your mouth and transmit the images instantly to a chairside monitor. This allows you to clearly see everything the dentist describes, including damage to the teeth and signs that might indicate periodontal disease.