Dr. Curtis Brookover, DDS, FAGD, FA-AAID Claimed

Dr. Brookover, or as he prefers, Dr. Curtis, is passionately dedicated to providing the most advanced, highest quality dental care using an integrative, health-focused, whole body philosophy. He combines proven dental science with advanced technical training and experience.

Dr. Curtis’s approach to oral healthcare includes a genuine concern for his patients’ emotional wellbeing and comfort. An important part of his integrative approach is coordinating patient care with many of the alternative healthcare and holistic practitioners in the community.

Preventive Treatments

Preventive dentistry is intended to identify dental problems and related health conditions before they start. Oral health is vital to the health of your entire body.

Proper home hygiene of brushing at least two times a day and flossing your teeth with good technique, healthy eating and regular dental exams and treatments are proven preventive care.

Dr. Curtis and the hygienist together create a customized oral health and wellness plan with an emphasis on prevention.

Prophylaxis – Teeth Cleaning

A dental prophylaxis is a cleaning procedure performed to thoroughly clean the teeth. Prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for halting the progression of periodontal disease, protecting and maintaining health and wellness.

Routine visits can catch problems like cavities in their earliest stages. This allows for simpler treatment and reduces the chances of discomfort. Prophylaxis is recommended twice annually as a preventative measure, but should be performed every 3-4 months for patients with periodontal issues.

Oral Cancer Screening

A painless and non-invasive cancer screening is important for all patients, even more so for patients with an increased risk for oral cancer. Dr. Curtis includes this in his regular exams.

Digital X-Rays and CT Scans

State-of-the-art digital x-rays are highly detailed images that reduce a patient’s exposure to radiation from standard dental x-rays by 90%.

Routine X-rays can be extremely revealing when it comes to prevention and periodontal disease. X-rays show the extent of bone and gum recession, aiding Dr. Curtis in identifying areas that may need future attention.

Dental computed tomography (CT) is a special type of three-dimensional x-ray equipment used when regular dental x-rays do not provide Dr. Curtis sufficient detail for more complicated issues. This technology produces three-dimensional images of your teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways and bone in a single scan.

Diagnodent Cavity Scanner

Another therapy Dr. Curtis uses as part of dental care is the Diagnodent cavity scanner. This scanner is a fast, painless test on your teeth that identifies cavities that may not yet be visible. By catching cavities as early as possible, they can often be treated without the need for a filling.

Cavitron

The Cavitron is a state-of-the-art ultrasonic cleaning instrument for removing tartar from both above and below the gum line. It is so gentle and effective that it can even be used to administer deep cleaning and gum therapy, many times without the need for anesthetic.

Clifford Materials Reactivity Testing

People possess unique chemical sensitivities. Certain substances can be toxic and may result in serious health problems. Pre-screening of dental restoratives offers patients safety and peace of mind. This is especially important in patients who already have compromised immunity.

Clifford Materials Reactivity Testing provides Dr. Curtis with extensive information about his patient’s individual sensitivities so that most compatible materials can be chosen and used in treatments for the best and safest outcome. The goal is to restore the teeth and mouth with predictable results, and minimize the chance of undesirable side effects.

Pathogen DNA Testing

Dr. Curtis uses highly specific, advanced DNA screening to identify 88 different pathogens, bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites in removed teeth, tissue, implants, or bone grafts.

Testing for high-risk pathogens assists with disease diagnosis, and ensures that dental treatment removes or reduces them to an acceptable level. Since genetics is a very important component to these infections, testing can identify a specific genetic marker that elevates risk when specific bacteria are present. This information is invaluable to both Dr. Curtis and the patient to promoting overall health and wellness.