San Mateo Dentist Dr. Phan believes that oral health care needs to be a priority. Left untreated it can lead to serious health consequences-tooth loss, infection, damage to bone or nerve and even worse have negative effects on your overall health.

At San Mateo Dental Arts, we stress preventive dentistry, which can help eliminate the need for restorative dentistry.

We believe that there are three cornerstones of preventive dentistry.

Vigilant Home Care: Your attention to brushing and flossing at home helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Cleanings and Exams: As meticulous as you might be with your dental home care, however, it’s still important to come in for regular cleanings and exams. A professional dental cleaning helps remove the plaque that persists despite your best efforts at home. And a dental exam can help catch dental problems at their earliest stages, when treatment is easier and less expensive.

Education and Attention: Every time you come into our office, we educate you on what you can do to regain and maintain optimal dental health. As skilled as we are in the detection and treatment of dental disease, we don’t know your body like you do. If you pay attention to changes in your dental health and call our office or come in at the first sign of distress, we can help you regain your health more quickly.