Broadway Dentistry
A patient talking with a team member in the chair during a dental exam visit at Broadway Dentistry in Fort Wayne

General & Preventive Dentistry

Healthy smiles start here

Our emphasis is on total preventive care of your entire family. Total care begins with complete dental exams, regular hygiene visits and continued home oral health care routines, so small problems are caught early and your natural teeth stay healthy.

Prevention is a team effort

Prevention is a team effort between you, your dentist and our dental staff, stopping dental disease before it starts, progresses or returns. It starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet, and continues in our office with regular exams, cleanings and X-rays. Sealants and fluoride help protect the teeth further.

Dr. Acosta reviewing a patient chart with her team at Broadway Dentistry, a general dentistry office in Fort Wayne, Indiana

What your check-up includes

A comprehensive dental exam is performed by your dentist at your first visit. At regular check-ups, your dentist and hygienist will:

  • Review your X-raysTo find decay, tumors, cysts and bone loss, and check tooth and root positions.
  • Screen for oral cancerChecking the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues and gums. Learn more about oral cancer screening.
  • Evaluate your gumsLooking at the gums and bone around the teeth for signs of periodontal disease.
  • Check for decayOn every tooth surface, with special dental instruments.
  • Look over existing workYour current fillings, crowns and other restorations.
Dr. Denise Acosta and a team member laughing with a young patient in a treatment room at Broadway Dentistry in Fort Wayne, where fillings and crowns are done

Why it pays to stay on schedule

Many health problems first present themselves to the dentist. Because a cleaning includes a thorough examination of the whole mouth, your dentist can screen for oral cancer, evaluate your risk of gum disease and often spot signs of medical problems like diabetes. Prevention helps you avoid serious, costly dental problems and is the key to a healthy, confident smile.

A smiling patient in the chair at Broadway Dentistry in Fort Wayne, which offers cosmetic dentistry and whitening

New patients welcome

Emergency calls and appointments are available and welcome, especially for new patients seeking help.