Preventive Dentistry & Wellness
9+ Years of Experience in Delivering Trusted Prevention & Wellness Dental Care
Prevention & Wellness
Prevention & Wellness: Protect Your Smile for Life
Good dental care has two jobs: keep healthy teeth healthy, and repair damage in a way that lasts. At Gio Aldama Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Giovanni Aldama, DMD, provides checkups, cleanings and early-detection care for patients and families across Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, South Miami and Pinecrest. When teeth are missing, broken or worn, he plans the whole treatment, not one tooth at a time. English and Spanish are both spoken.
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Prevention
What a visit includes
- Exam and screening: Teeth, gums, bite and an oral cancer screening. 3D digital scans and full mouth series of radiographs.
- Professional cleaning to remove plaque and tartar that brushing can’t.
- Early detection: Small cavities and early gum disease are far easier and cheaper to treat when caught early.
- Personal guidance on brushing, flossing, diet and, where relevant, grinding or dry mouth.
- Care for all ages: Adults and children.
What “comprehensive restorative planning” means
If your mouth needs more than a cleaning, the order and coordination of treatment matter. A comprehensive plan looks at the whole mouth first and then sequences the work, so each step supports the next one.
- Full evaluation. Exam, X-rays, photos, 3D digital scan and bite assessment. We look at decay, gum health, worn or cracked teeth, missing teeth, and how your teeth meet when you chew.
- Diagnosis and options, in plain language. You see what we found and what each path would involve, including doing nothing for now, a simpler fix and a more complete fix, with the trade-offs of each. We tell you what is urgent and what can wait.
- A phased treatment plan. A typical sequence:
- Urgent care: Pain, infection or broken teeth come first.
- Stabilizing the mouth: Treat gum disease and decay, and manage risk factors such as grinding.
- Restoring function and appearance: Fillings, crowns, root canal treatment, bridges, dentures, implant referral or placement.
- Maintenance: Cleanings, checkups and, if needed, a night guard to protect the work.
- Cost, timing and insurance up front. You’ll get a written estimate, the plan broken into phases so you can budget, and help checking your benefits. You may use your HSA/FSA. Also, we provide in-house monthly financing with no credit check at the practice’s discretion based on the complexity of your treatment.
- Coordinated care. If a case needs a specialist, such as an oral surgeon or periodontist, we refer you and stay involved. Consider Dr. Gio as the architect controlling and managing all aspects of your care, including visiting other specialist offices and maintain a clear line of communication.
Why plan the whole mouth? Repairing one tooth in isolation can fail if the underlying cause, such as gum disease, a bad bite or grinding, is left untreated. Planning ahead also avoids redoing work.
FAQs
How often should I see the dentist?
Many people do well with checkups and cleanings about twice a year. Some need more frequent visits, for example with gum disease, and Dr. Aldama will recommend a schedule for you.
I haven’t been to a dentist in years. Will I be judged?
No. Our goal is to understand where you are now and make a plan you can follow.
What’s the difference between a filling, a crown and a bridge?
A filling repairs a small area of damage. A crown covers and protects a tooth with larger damage or after a root canal. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring to neighboring teeth. Which one you need depends on how much healthy tooth remains.
Do I need everything done at once?
Usually not. Your plan is divided into phases, with urgent problems handled first, so you can spread the cost and time.
Will my insurance cover this?
Preventive care is often well covered, and restorative work is often partly covered. We’ll check your benefits and give you an estimate before treatment.
What if I need a specialist?
If a case needs one, we’ll refer you and coordinate.
How do I protect my results long-term?
Daily brushing and flossing, regular checkups and cleanings, a night guard if you grind, and prompt attention to anything that changes.
Do you treat children and families?
Yes. We treat children and families of all ages.