Cleaning | Comprehensive Exam | Flouride Treatment | Oral Cancer Screening
The American Dental Association recommends you see your dentist every six months. Preventive dental care can help you reduce or avoid future costs by preventing and finding potential issues sooner. Because many diseases and conditions first show signs in your mouth, good dental health and a strong relationship with your dental office are important steps in your overall health
The doctor will review all findings and discuss possible treatment options to help you achieve the smile you deserve.
Fluoride can be an important part of preventing tooth decay in patients of all ages. During your visit, we will determine your risk for dental decay by discussing your diet, home care, previous decay history, illnesses and prescription medications. Fluoride treatment can be done in the office, or at home.
In the office: Treatment can be done during your regular exam using a tray with gel or foam fluoride. A more highly concentrated fluoride varnish that is brushed onto your teeth can also be used.
At home: Options for fluoride treatment include prescription toothpastes or a daily rinse. It is important to follow all recommendations made by your dentist and to also be aware of the fluoride levels in your water.
Oral cancer can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. Elgin Dental Care provides oral cancer screenings as part of your regular dental exam. There are two main risk factors for oral cancer. Smoking and tobacco use are long-term historic causes of oral cancer. In addition, the HPV-16 virus, a sexually-transmitted disease, is resulting in the fastest-growing segment of oral cancer patients being young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals.
When found early, oral cancers have an 80 to 90 percent survival rate. Dentists can be a first line of defense in identifying abnormalities in the mouth, which could be a sign of oral cancer.
Elgin Dental Care makes it easy to afford high-quality general dentistry and easy to attain since it’s all under one roof. We tailor your care experience to your priorities and budget and don’t pressure you to get treatments you don’t want or need. We value your input and we always co-plan your care together.
I’ve had a cleaning, exam, crown and filling. Everything was done perfectly. I highly recommend Dr Breen and his staff.
This is the best dental experience I’ve ever had in my entire life. Let me explain…. I found Elgin Dental Care through a random Google search and ended up speaking with Anna at the front desk. She... Read More
I recently went to Elgin Dental Care for the first time while trying to find a new dentist office close to where I work. I don't think I could have found a better dentist. I think I had the best poss... Read More
Great experience! Every visit I am greeted warmly by all the staff. Dr. Breen was very kind and thorough with my exam. I would definitely recommend this dentistry.
I visited Elgin Dental Care for the first time and was pleasantly greeted by two smiling faces. Shortly thereafter, the hygienist Tami came and got me. She was very thorough, as was Dr. Shanice duri... Read More
I’ve had a cleaning, exam, crown and filling. Everything was done perfectly. I highly recommend Dr Breen and his staff.
This is the best dental experience I’ve ever had in my entire life. Let me explain…. I found Elgin Dental Care through a random Google search and ended up speaking with Anna at the front desk. She was very kind and patient with me as I explained my needs and asked questions. After going to two other dentists that have been awful, I had high hopes after my experience with Anna. She explained everything about how my first appointment and consultation would work and answered all my questions. On the day of my consultation, I’d forgotten to do the paperwork online but it was no problem. Tami, the hygienist was *AMAZING* and I cannot emphasize that enough. She did a very thorough exam and cleaning and I did not feel rushed to get out of the chair, like I did at the previous two dental offices I’d visited. She explained everything that she was doing and asked if I was ok throughout. She made me feel comfortable having conversation while my mouth was wide open—lol, and I actually really did feel comfortable the whole time! I really appreciated the time and care she took to do my cleaning. It meant a lot to me. When Dr. Breem came in, he had a very calming presence and explained what he was seeing in my x-rays and he answered all my questions. It was a quick visit from him, but I really liked how patient and kind he was. Sheryl at the front desk explained everything about my next appointment and, just like everyone else, she was so sweet! I want to be sure to mention Sheryl and Anna because the front desk workers at the dental offices I’ve visited previously have often been rude to me. It takes a lot to manage patient paperwork and scheduling, but these ladies are really wonderful and make it look easy! I am actually excited to go back to the dentist… Is that weird?! Everyone definitely calmed my nerves and made me feel great when I left!
I recently went to Elgin Dental Care for the first time while trying to find a new dentist office close to where I work. I don't think I could have found a better dentist. I think I had the best possible experience I could have considering the circumstances. Every single person on the team there was friendly and professional to me. At every step of the way I was provided with an explanation and asked if I had any questions. It had been about 4 years since my last visit to a dentist's office, and I knew there would be some issues to take care of. The team there was great about explaining what they found during the exam and what my options were. I'm always concerned about cost because my insurance coverage isn't the best, and the team there walked me through each treatment item and what my out of pocket expense would be. The office is nice, and definitely comfortable. They seem to be outfitted with new technology as well because the x-ray device they used for my x-rays seemed brand new. It was handheld and I understand it emits minimal radiation. Dr. Breen was patient, friendly, professional, and great as making sure I understood what was going on. My hygienist, Tammy was incredibly friendly and effective. She did an amazing job at walking me through the process while giving me feedback along the way. The team seemed competent and efficient at every step. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone.
Great experience! Every visit I am greeted warmly by all the staff. Dr. Breen was very kind and thorough with my exam. I would definitely recommend this dentistry.
I visited Elgin Dental Care for the first time and was pleasantly greeted by two smiling faces. Shortly thereafter, the hygienist Tami came and got me. She was very thorough, as was Dr. Shanice during her examination. They collaborated on an issue that my former dentist was "watching" at my semi-annual checkup, that now requires a more emergent treatment. So thankful that they recognized the issue and came up with a sound treatment plan. Great office!!!
