Most dental problems start quietly. A small cavity, a gum that bleeds a little when you floss, or a thin crack in a molar rarely hurts at first, which is exactly why a regular checkup matters. Preventive dentistry finds these issues while they are still small, so treatment stays simple and your natural teeth stay put.
At Newport Beach Dental Center, Dr. Laura Sharbash, DDS, FAGD, D.ABDSM, and our team provide preventive care for Fountain Valley patients at our office roughly 10 miles away. Every visit combines a thorough exam, advanced imaging, and a plain-spoken explanation of what we find.
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Every preventive visit at Newport Beach Dental Center goes well beyond a quick look and a polish. We review your gum tissue, tooth structure, bite alignment, and any existing restorations, and we back that exam with imaging so nothing hides below the surface. Here is what a visit covers.
Together, these pieces give us a complete picture of your oral health at every appointment, which makes changes easy to spot from one visit to the next.
Gum disease is easy to miss because its early stages rarely hurt. At each routine visit, we measure the pocket depth around every tooth, assess the color and texture of your gum tissue, and use imaging to check for signs of bone loss. Catching gum disease at the gingivitis stage, before it becomes periodontitis, makes a real difference in how simple treatment can be.
If screening shows more than a cleaning can handle, our periodontics team can step in, and our gum disease treatment page explains the options. Because the same office handles both, you do not have to start over with a new provider.
Dr. Sharbash’s training in biomimetic dentistry influences how she looks at prevention. The goal is to work with your natural tooth structure, so she watches for the earliest signs of enamel wear or weakness and addresses them with the lightest touch that works. Patients who come in regularly tend to benefit most, since consistent visits mean small fixes instead of large rebuilds.
Our team is also direct about what we find and what it means. You leave each visit knowing the current state of your oral health and any steps worth considering before your next appointment.
Preventive visits are often well covered by dental insurance, and we work with Delta Dental. Our team verifies your benefits ahead of time so you know what to expect. If a visit turns up treatment beyond routine care, financing through CareCredit and Cherry is available.
Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and our Newport Beach location is roughly 10 miles from Fountain Valley. Fountain Valley patients are welcome to use the contact form to ask about benefits before booking.
Staying current with preventive care is one of the simplest investments you can make in your long-term health. Dr. Sharbash is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and she and our team make every visit thorough, comfortable, and genuinely useful, whether it is a routine cleaning or your first checkup in a while.
If you live in Fountain Valley and want a practice that takes the long view on your oral health, we would be glad to meet you. Contact our office to schedule your preventive visit.
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