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3331 W Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33618

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Our preventive dental services help provide oral health for you and your family for years to come. Contact our 33618 dental office to schedule.

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Preventive Dentistry in North Tampa, FL

Parents and child brushing their teeth At North Tampa Dentistry, we stress the importance of preventive dental care. Preventive dentistry helps patients near Tampa avoid tooth emergencies, cavities, and dental infections.

And diligent at-home oral care like daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are the first steps to keep you and your family cavity-free.

Additionally, regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings at North Tampa Dentistry help lower your risks for severe oral health complications and promote better overall wellness.

Dr. Roberto Bellegarrigue and his entire dental staff always encourage these preventive practices via professional cleanings to help you avoid dental problems!

Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health

Maintaining your oral health is crucial, but for more reasons than you may think. Research has shown that oral health is linked to your general well-being. For example, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, lung disease, strokes, complications during pregnancy, and low birth weight deliveries may, in some cases, be tied to oral infections.

Teeth Cleanings to Remove Plaque and Tartar

We typically recommend regular dental checkups for patients with perfect oral health every six months. These appointments allow Dr. Bellegarrigue to monitor dental conditions like cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease. Other patients may need to arrange dental visits as often as three or four times a year to monitor ongoing gum disease.

Dr. Bellagarrigue will perform a comprehensive dental evaluation on all your teeth and oral structures, check your gum health, and note any areas of concern. Since many other issues can have a significant impact on your oral health, every dental checkup includes:

Oral cancer screening
Jaw health screening for TMJ
Comprehensive exam
X-rays when needed

Based on exam findings, your dentist will create a treatment plan. For example, if you have a cavity, the plan may include placing a tooth filling.

Dental Cleanings in Tampa

Some of our patients ask why professional teeth cleanings are necessary despite daily at-home maintenance. While brushing and flossing can prevent many oral problems, some spaces between teeth and below the gum line are hard to reach without special instruments.

Over time, plaque builds up and can only be removed by a dental hygienist. A professional teeth cleaning removes bacteria, plaque, and tartar, essential for excellent gum health.

Your Tampa dental hygienist uses specialized dental instruments to reach spaces that your toothbrush and floss cannot. These instruments are ideal for removing plaque and other cavity-causing debris.

If Dr. Bellegarrigue observes gum disease, he will plan treatment to reduce dental infections. He may also recommend frequent dental cleanings and exams to keep your gum disease under control.

Our highly skilled dental hygienist or dentist is always happy to answer questions regarding oral hygiene, including at-home tips. We want our patients to be educated about their dental health and arm them with information and tools to ensure success.

Preventative Dental Procedures

At North Tampa Dentistry, we offer the following dental procedures to maintain the health of your smile:

Dental cleanings and exams
Digital dental x-rays
Tooth-colored fillings
Panoramic x-rays
Dental extraction
Periodontal treatment
Dental crowns
Root canal therapy
Deep cleaning

If you don’t have insurance, we offer a Discount Dental Plan that includes a comprehensive examination with our dentist, routine dental x-rays, and treatment discussions. Please call our North Tampa dental office to learn more or sign up for our dental savings plan.

Book Your Next Teeth Cleaning at North Tampa Dentistry

Healthy teeth don’t happen without effort; they start with routine dental checkups and exams at North Tampa Dentistry.

Call our office today at (813) 968-5368 to schedule your next dental checkup, even if it’s been a while since your last teeth cleaning.

North Tampa Dentistry happily serves patients near Tampa, Lake Magdalene, Hamlet, Brentwood, Carrollwood, and Lutz areas.

Exploring the Benefits of Preventive Dentistry

Visiting your Tampa dentist twice a year for a professional teeth cleaning allows us to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth and assess your oral health. Regular preventive dental care is essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Here’s how your smile will benefit from teeth cleanings and preventive dental care:

Prevents Dental Issues

Regular dental cleanings can prevent dental issues; a professional cleaning every six months helps you avoid cavities and gum disease.

Provides Fresher Breath

During your dental cleaning, the hygienist removes plaque buildup from your teeth; this sticky film causes consistent bad breath.

Ensures Early Detection

Visiting your dentist for preventive cleanings is essential because it allows us to detect any potential issues and treat them immediately.

Improves Overall Health

Keeping your teeth and gums clean with preventive dental cleanings provides optimal oral health and can improve your physical health.

Teeth Cleaning (Preventive Dentistry) Specials

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Free Second Opinion Consultation. In order to receive a Free 2nd opinion consultation the patient MUST bring ALL the current information to our office. This means ALL CURRENT X-RAYS and TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS from the 1st opinion office. Without this information we cannot do a Free consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of toothpaste should I buy?

We know how overwhelming it can feel when shopping for the right toothpaste for you. There always seems to be a limitless supply of brands and formulas and making the wrong choice might require a trip to North Tampa Dentistry.

How do you know which brand is perfect for you?

How to Choose the Right Toothpaste

The type of toothpaste you buy will depend on what you are asking it to do.

If you have sensitive teeth, you have a couple of options. There are store brands of sensitive toothpaste that are proven to work extremely well. These are great as a starting off point to help determine the level of care you require.

Patients may need a prescription toothpaste from our office. Or you could pay more for a sensitive toothpaste prescription from your dentist in North Tampa, Hamlet, Brentwood, and Carrollwood.

If you have sensitive teeth, you likely need to buy a sensitive toothpaste such as Sensodyne.

If you have bleeding gums then Parodontax may help. This brand is proven to remove and eliminate plaque, making it more effective at getting rid of bleeding gums than traditional fluoride toothpaste.

There is fluoride-free toothpaste to help train young kids who can’t properly swish and spit yet so they don’t ingest it.

There is even a prescription toothpaste, Prevident, with extra fluoride to help with people who are cavity prone.

Call Your Family Dentist Today

Dr. Roberto Bellegarrigue is your full-service pediatric dentist. We can address a range of oral health issues.

Through preventative dentistry, we work hard to reduce the instances of painful dental emergencies and other dental issues.

Is it okay to brush your teeth three times a day?

Yes! Brushing three times a day is highly recommended. According to the American Dental Association, you should clean your teeth at least twice daily with fluoride toothpaste. We can provide a few tips on the best time to brush and how long you should brush.

The Best Time to Brush Your Teeth

Our dentist in Tampa, FL, recommends brushing your teeth after every meal to remove any bacteria that might be growing. Wait to brush immediately, especially if you've had an acidic meal or anything with citrus. The acids can weaken your enamel, which can be damaged if you brush your teeth soon after eating. It's good to wait an hour after eating before you practice good oral hygiene.

Should I Use a Manual or Electric Toothbrush?

Electric toothbrushes will always be better than manual ones, especially if the toothbrush head oscillates. Electric toothbrushes are beneficial for people who have issues with arthritis or manual dexterity problems.

However, you can brush your teeth thoroughly using a manual toothbrush; just be sure to gently brush for at least two minutes each time and use a soft-bristled brush. Plus, using fluoride toothpaste helps protect tooth enamel and fight cavities.

Contact our dentists in Tampa today to learn more about best oral hygiene practices.

Do you offer regular dental cleanings and exams?

Yes! We offer regular dental teeth cleanings and exams at our Tampa, FL, dental office. Preventive dental care is a big part of what we do. Preventive dental appointments help us ensure your teeth and gums are healthy, problem-free, and beautiful for many years to come. During exams and cleanings, we check for issues like tooth decay, gum disease, infections, oral cancers, and more.

If your dentist finds any oral health abnormalities during your check-up, we can provide comprehensive dental services to help treat oral issues before they get worse or have a chance to progress. Since we provide multiple dental procedures, our patients won't have to seek different dental specialists to fix a dental issue. We don't want to make maintaining your oral health more complex or time-consuming than it should be; in fact, all of our services are offered in-house so patients can be fully treated in one location.

We Warmly Welcome New Patients

Dr. Belle has been providing excellent dental services since 2000 and has had many glowing testimonials––just check out our patient reviews! We love treating your family and friends, so let your favorite people know about us.

Need a 'dentist near me'? Contact our office today to schedule an appointment! You can do so online or call our office at (813) 968-5368.

What is an oral cancer screening?

Oral cancer screenings in Tampa and routine examinations are essential aspects of the preventive dentistry we practice at our Tampa dental office. Dental exams in Tampa `allow Dr. Roberto Bellegarrigue, to monitor your oral health and identify any potential issues before they progress.

Why Screen for Oral Cancer?

Many factors increase the risk of developing oral cancer, especially tobacco use. For those who use tobacco products, like cigarettes or chewing tobacco, it’s crucial you see a dentist regularly to make sure your mouth is cancer-free.

What to Expect During an Oral Cancer Screening

During every examination, Dr. Belle screens all of his patients for oral cancer to ensure their mouths are healthy and disease-free. Dr. Belle looks for cell abnormalities, cancer, or precancerous conditions that affect the mouth’s soft tissues. These soft tissues include the lips, cheeks, gums, tongue, palate, and throat.

Dr. Belle also checks for lesions, lumps, sores, and white or red patches in the mouth. However, having one of these conditions doesn’t necessarily mean you have oral cancer. Only a dentist or medical professional can accurately diagnose and treat oral cancer.

If your dentist locates any abnormalities or areas of concern, he will refer you to a medical doctor who takes a biopsy and sends it to a medical laboratory for diagnosis. Your dentist will also want to see you for a follow-up visit to see if any changes have occurred and review the biopsy results when ready.

Contact us today to schedule your routine dental examination in Tampa.

How often should I floss?

Brushing and flossing your teeth is an essential part of prevention, including regular dental exams and teeth cleanings in our Tampa dental office.

Preventive dentistry in Tampa and an excellent at-home routine are crucial to long-term oral health. And it is always a partnership between patients and dental professionals.

Dr. Belle recommends the following:

Visit your dentist twice yearly for exams and teeth cleanings.
Brush and floss at least twice daily and always before bed.
Reduce sugary and acidic foods and drinks.
Contact your dentist if you have concerns between office visits.

Prevention keeps you smiling comfortably for life by reducing your risks for preventable conditions. And good oral hygiene in conjunction can save you time and money in the long run.

However, the way you clean your teeth is also important. You should spend time on every surface and use a clean strip of floss every time you move on to the next tooth. It's also important to be gentle. You should never force your floss. Instead, move against the natural curves of your teeth to the gumline.

Do You Have Questions for Your Tampa Dentist?

If you have questions about best practices or are ready to schedule a checkup, give us a call today. We're here to help, so don't hesitate to reach out to your 'dentist near me.'

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Roberto Bellegarrigue
Dentist

Dr. Bellegarrigue—also known as Dr. Belle—established North Tampa Dentistry so he could provide quality dentistry with honesty and compassion.

Dr. Roberto Bellegarrigue is a graduate of Tulane University with a B.S. degree in Molecular Biology. While at Tulane, his research on bone marrow cancer was published in several medical journals worldwide. In the spring of 2000, he obtained his Doctorate from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Go Gators!

After graduation, he completed a Dental Residency Program with the Hillsborough County Dental Research Clinic; here he created a special ...

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