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General Dentistry

Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, Oakleaf, Orange Park

General dentistry includes some of your most basic dental needs, but may at times overlap with other types of dental care, such as cosmetic dentistry. For the most part, it addresses your underlying dental health and preventive care.

Every dentist will have some variations in how they categorize procedures and services. In our office, general dentistry includes:

Preventive care

An important part of general dentistry is preventive care. Simply preventing problems from ever developing can save your teeth and your wallet. Preventive care involves early detection, before something more serious develops.

Dr. Blankenship uses digital X-rays to spot problems as early as possible. Digital X-rays produce a clearer, more detailed picture. They are much more comfortable and safer than traditional X-rays. You do not have to bite down on the painful card and you are exposed to far less radiation.

We also do cancer screening, as oral cancer can be disfiguring and deadly. Early detection gives us the opportunity to refer you for treatment before any real damage is done.

Of course, regular cleanings keep your teeth beautiful and prevent the development of painful and damaging gum disease. They give us a chance to spot any developing problems and nip them in the bud.

Family dentistry

Dr. Blankenship offers family dentistry as a part of his general dentistry, so your entire family can have all of their dental needs addressed in one office. This means more convenience for you, and will give your children a good grounding in effective dental hygiene that will last a lifetime.

If you are looking for a general dentist in the Ponte Vedra and Oakleaf, Jacksonville, Florida area, please contact us today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Blankenship. We look forward to serving all of your dental needs.