About Your Dentist Payment Options New Patients 1850 East 53rd St Suite 5 Davenport, IA 52807 Home Oral Health ORAL HEALTH Oral Health Do you want your smile to sparkle forever? Do you want to less of your dentist and more of your smile? By practicing proper oral health, you can keep your pearly whites healthy while feeling great about your appearance. Keeping your mouth clean and free of disease is vital to maintaining oral health. Good dental hygiene can also prevent bad breath and lessen help you maintain your overall health. To protect your oral health, practice good oral hygiene every day. Here are some tips to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste Floss daily Eat a healthy diet and limit between-meal snacks Replace your toothbrush every three to four months or sooner if bristles are frayed Schedule regular dental checkups and cleanings Avoid tobacco use If you have any questions about your oral health call our dentist at 563-344-8950 as soon as an oral health problem arises. At Waterford Family Dentistry we believe that taking care of your oral health is an investment in your overall health. Book Your Appointment Today Make an Appointment COLD SORE TREATMENT Cold sores are a common nuisance. Although there is no cure for the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2) that causes them, cold sore breakouts can be managed and avoided. Cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters, appear around the lips and mouth and are often associated with red, swollen and irritated skin around the breakout areas. Read more about Cold Sore Treatment MOUTH GUARDS Custom-fit mouth guards are prescribed and created by a dental professional from thermoplastic material and are based on a detailed mold taken of your mouth and teeth. They can be made for either sports or for nighttime teeth grinding and are created differently depending on the intended use. They're highly personalized, as your dentist can adjust the thickness of the mouth guard, and they're designed to fit perfectly in your mouth with no adjustments needed. Read more about Mouth Guards NIGHT GUARDS If you’re experiencing chronic headaches and migraines because of involuntary night-time teeth clenching, let Waterford Family Dentistry help you with a night guard. A night guard is a thin, transparent device that is worn over the biting surface of your teeth while you sleep to prevent contact between the upper and lower teeth. Night guards have also proven to be an effective remedy for patients who are suffering from the effects of grinding and clenching their teeth while sleeping. Read more about Night Guards ORAL CANCER SCREENING The dental community is the first line of defense in early detection of oral cancer. The goal of oral cancer screening is to detect mouth cancer or precancerous lesions that may lead to mouth cancer at an early stage when cancer or lesions are easiest to remove and most likely to be cured. When found at the early stages of development, oral cancers have an 80-90% survival rate. Early detection is imperative! Read more about Oral Cancer Screening Book Your Appointment Today Make an Appointment Services We Offer Cosmetic Dentistry Crowns Dental Imaging Emergency Dental Care Invisalign Oral Health Teeth Whitening Endodontics Oral Surgery Waterford Family Dentistry 1850 East 53rd St Suite 5 Davenport, IA 52807 563-344-8950 Iowa Dental Health Professionals, P.C. Office Hours M 8:00 AM 5:00 PM T 8:00 AM 5:00 PM W 8:00 AM 5:00 PM T 8:00 AM 5:00 PM F Closed Social Media Waterford Family Dentistry welcomes patients with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to receive dental services, we would be happy to provide one. Please contact us at 563-344-8950 to let us know how we may be of assistance. Privacy Policy Patient Care & Safety COVID-19 FAQ Member of the Dental Health Society