General Dentistry in Rancho Mirage, CA

Having a healthy smile is the foundation of a confident and beautiful appearance. At Country Club Dentistry, we offer a comprehensive range of general dentistry services, including preventive care, gum disease treatment, restorative procedures, and oral surgery, to help you maintain optimal oral health.

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Led by Dr. Rod Strober, a highly skilled dentist with nearly 30 years of experience and a Mastership from the International Dental Implant Association, our practice is dedicated to providing personalized, top-quality care. With a background in both cosmetic and general dentistry, Dr. Strober combines scientific expertise with an artistic touch to ensure each patient achieves a healthy, radiant smile.

What Is General Dentistry?

General dentistry provides essential care by focusing on the prevention, detection, and management of common dental issues. It is designed to maintain healthy teeth and gums while addressing dental concerns such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth damage.

This area of dentistry includes essential services like regular cleanings, comprehensive exams, gum disease treatment, and restorative procedures. Preventive care helps protect against future issues, while restorative treatments repair damage and restore functionality to the teeth. By addressing oral health needs early, general dentistry helps to avoid more complex problems in the future.

The following sections cover important aspects of general dentistry, including preventive care, dental sealants, gum disease treatment, and restorative procedures. Each plays a critical role in preserving oral health and ensuring long-term functionality and confidence in one's smile.

Preventive Dentistry

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Preventive dentistry is the best bargain in health care and a fundamental part of general dentistry. Taking good care of your teeth can help you avoid not just tooth damage or loss but also many related health conditions. Preventive dentistry breaks into three parts: diet, home hygiene, and professional care.

Eating a tooth-healthy diet means reducing your intake of sugar and acid, and increasing your intake of necessary vitamins and minerals. Home hygiene means brushing your teeth at least twice daily and flossing your teeth daily. Note that you can be too aggressive with your tooth brushing. Brushing too often with toothpaste can wear your tooth enamel away, and aggressive brushing can damage your gums.

You should supplement your home health routine with regular dental visits. At your preventive visits, we clean your teeth thoroughly and check for developing problems we can head off before they become too serious. A visit every six months is sufficient for most people, but we might recommend more or less often for you.

Dental Sealants

Although brushing and flossing are effective ways to prevent cavities, removing plaque and debris from the tiniest nooks and crannies of your molars is not always the easiest. Fortunately, dental sealants are the perfect safety net to keep your molars clean and cavity-free. Sealants are a thin layer of protective coating applied to the chewing surface of molars. Its purpose is to fill in the small nooks and crannies of your teeth, so plaque and food particles don't become stuck. Although they're they're not a substitute for brushing and flossing, they can prevent the earliest stages of tooth decay from occurring.

Studies show that dental sealants reduce the risk of tooth decay by 80% which is why we highly recommend them for our patients. During each dental exam and cleaning, Dr. Strober will examine your existing dental sealants and let you know if they need replacement. If you don't already have sealants, talk to Dr. Strober to find out if they're a good option for you. Our dental sealants come with a two-year warranty.

OraCare

At Country Club Dentistry, we aim to provide our patients with the most effective preventive dentistry solutions. One way we're helping our patients prevent cavities and bad breath is by recommending OraCare mouthwash. OraCare uses chlorine dioxide to destroy bacteria in the mouth that can lead to gum disease and bad breath. Also, it promotes the healing process in the mouth, neutralizes volatile sulfur compounds that lead to bad breath, breaks down biofilm, and overall, helps our patients improve their oral health. OraCare is as easy to use as a traditional mouthwash but provides many more benefits.

We highly recommend OraCare for our patients who:

  • Use tobacco products
  • Sleep with their mouth open
  • Are prone to canker sores
  • Have a white/yellow coating on their tongue
  • Suffer from bad breath
  • Have dry mouth
  • Are prone to gum disease

Whether you struggle with any of the problems listed above or not, your oral health can benefit from OraCare. Talk to Dr. Strober today to determine if OraCare is right for you.

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Gum Disease Treatment

Gum disease is a chronic infection of the area around your teeth. It's also called periodontal disease. The mild form is called gingivitis, and when it becomes serious, we call it periodontitis.

Gum disease isn't just the leading cause of tooth loss among adults, it's a major health risk that's been linked to:

  • Diabetes
  • Pregnancy complications
  • Heart disease
  • Stroke
  • Dementia
  • Cancer

Treating gum disease is important to protect your oral and overall health. If we catch it early, treatment is easy, too: just improved oral hygiene.

Restorative Dentistry

We like to protect your teeth and gums, but if we can't, we want to restore them to their former beauty and function. The general dentistry procedures we recommend for this depend on the level of damage to the tooth but includes procedures like:

  • Tooth-colored fillings
  • Dental crowns
  • Root Canal Therapy

If we can't preserve a tooth, we can replace it. Dental implants make the best tooth replacement option.

Oral Surgery

Our full-service dentistry practice even offers a number of oral surgery procedures. Taking care of these procedures here saves you the time and expense of tracking down a specialist. It also helps ensure continuity of care, so you don'tdon't need to worry about communication errors from going between practices.

The oral surgery procedures we offer include:

  • Dental implant placement
  • S.M.A.R.T Bone Grafting
  • Wisdom tooth and other extractions

We might need to refer you to a specialist for other oral surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions about General Dentistry

How Often Should I Visit The Dentist?

While most patients benefit from visiting the dentist every six months, the ideal frequency depends on your specific oral health needs. Those with increased susceptibility to gum disease or tooth decay might benefit from more frequent appointments. Consistent care ensures timely detection and management of any concerns.

What Should I Do If I Have A Dental Emergency?

If you experience a dental emergency, such as a severe toothache, broken tooth, or swelling, contact Country Club Dentistry immediately. Dr. Strober prioritizes emergency cases to provide prompt relief and appropriate care, whether it's pain management, repair, or other necessary treatment.

How Do I Know If I Need Restorative Dental Work?

If you have damaged, decayed, or missing teeth, restorative dentistry may be necessary to restore your smile's function and appearance. Dr. Strober will perform a comprehensive evaluation and discuss options like fillings, crowns, or dental implants to address your specific concerns.

Why Choose Dr. Rob Strober for General Dentistry?

Dr. Rod Strober is a highly experienced dentist with nearly 30 years of expertise in general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. After earning his degree in 1993 from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Strober began his career in Boston, where he practiced for 14 years, refining his skills and developing a patient-first approach. His passion for combining artistic precision with advanced dental techniques led him to San Diego, where he established a successful practice and earned a reputation for exceptional care.

In 2019, Dr. Strober achieved Mastership from the International Dental Implant Association, showcasing his commitment to advanced learning and excellence. After retiring to Rancho Mirage, his dedication to dentistry and community service brought him back to practice. As the owner of Country Club Dentistry, Dr. Strober provides comprehensive, personalized care, ensuring every patient feels valued and confident in their smile.

Discover Exceptional General Dentistry in Rancho Mirage, CA

Your smile deserves the best care, and Country Club Dentistry is here to provide it. From routine cleanings to addressing complex dental issues, comprehensive support is available for all your oral health needs.

Take the first step toward a healthier, more confident smile by scheduling a consultation with us today. Call our office at 760.832.7915 to book your visit.

Discover the difference expert general dentistry can make at Country Club Dentistry in Rancho Mirage, CA—where your smile is always our priority.

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