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Estero Bay Dental is a preventive-oriented practice. This means we want our patients to avoid costly restorative work by preventing problems or catching them early. Our dental hygienists offer gentle, thorough cleanings to remove plaque and tartar that can cause future problems. When examining your X-rays and your teeth, you can expect our team to be conservative in their recommendations. Our first preference is always to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible.
Estero Bay Dental is a preventive-oriented practice serving Estero and Bonita Springs, where Dr. Ivan Vigoa and our team focus on catching small problems early so you can keep your natural teeth healthy for years to come.
The best dental treatment is the one you never need. Preventive care is about keeping teeth and gums healthy now, so that cavities, gum disease, and other problems are caught while they are still small.
At Estero Bay Dental, Dr. Ivan Vigoa and our Estero, FL team are a preventive-oriented practice. This means we want our patients to avoid costly restorative work by preventing problems or catching them early. Our first preference is always to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible.
Although we provide the full range of restorative and cosmetic dental treatments at our Estero dental office, our main goal is to prevent the need for these treatments by helping you have your best oral health. Our dental hygienists offer gentle, thorough cleanings to remove plaque and tartar that can cause future problems. When examining your X-rays and your teeth, you can expect our team to be conservative in their recommendations.
Your dentist and dental hygienist can identify potential problems that you may not yet be able to see or feel. When you maintain regular preventive dental appointments, you can stave off decay and gum disease, as well as identify the beginnings of oral health problems before they become severe. Early detection generally means less extreme and less expensive treatment options.
The American Dental Association recommends that patients visit their dentist twice a year for a full cleaning and examination. Professional dental cleanings help remove built-up plaque that cannot be removed with conventional brushing and flossing. Regular cleanings are one of the best ways you can protect your tooth and gum health. Be sure to specify that you want both an exam and a cleaning when scheduling.
This table shows the main preventive services we offer and where to learn more about each one.
| Service | How It Helps |
|---|---|
| Regular exams and cleanings | Removes plaque and tartar and lets us check your teeth and gums. |
| Sealants | Adds a protective layer to the deep grooves of back teeth. |
| Fluoride | Supports tooth strength and protection against decay. |
| Oral cancer screening | Helps us look for changes in the soft tissues of the mouth. |
| Gum disease care | Addresses gum problems early, before they advance. |
| Arestin treatment | Supports gum disease treatment. |
| Nightguards | Helps protect teeth from grinding and clenching. |
| Mouthguards | Helps protect teeth during sports and activities. |
Between visits, proper home oral care is a very important part of maintaining your best smile. The links below provide useful tips on how to take care of your teeth at home.
| Habit | Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| Brush after meals and floss daily | Removes plaque before it can build up. |
| Use fluoridated toothpaste | Adds daily protection against decay. |
| Visit about twice a year | Follows the American Dental Association recommendation. |
| Wear a nightguard or mouthguard if advised | Helps protect teeth from wear and injury. |
| Call us when something feels different | Early attention keeps problems small. |
For general information, the National Library of Medicine offers a helpful dental health resource on MedlinePlus.
Estero Bay Dental accepts several PPO insurance plans, and our team will review your benefits with you before your visit. You can read more on our insurance page. If you have no insurance, our Smile Program is a discount program that covers routine exams and lists cleanings and sealants at a discount. We accept CareCredit and work with several financing partners, including Cherry Financing, to provide flexible options for paying the cost of treatment over time.
Our Estero office at 21740 S Tamiami Trail #111 welcomes patients from Estero, Bonita Springs, and nearby neighborhoods such as Pelican Landing, Pelican Sound, and Coconut Point. We are open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm and Friday from 8 am to 1 pm, and our team speaks both English and Spanish. Our family dentistry services welcome patients ages 7 and up.
Here are answers to questions we often hear about preventive care.
Preventive care is about avoiding costly restorative work by preventing problems or catching them early. At Estero Bay Dental, that includes exams, cleanings, X-rays, and added protection such as sealants and fluoride.
The American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist twice a year for a full cleaning and examination. Our Estero team will tell you if your mouth needs a different schedule.
Professional dental cleanings help remove built-up plaque that cannot be removed with conventional brushing and flossing. Regular cleanings are one of the best ways you can protect your tooth and gum health.
Your dentist and dental hygienist can identify potential problems that you may not yet be able to see or feel. Early detection generally means less extreme and less expensive treatment options.
You can expect our team to be conservative in their recommendations. Our first preference is always to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible, and we offer free second opinions.
Our family dentistry services welcome patients ages 7 and up at Estero Bay Dental. Sealants and fluoride can be part of a young patient’s preventive plan.
Proper home oral care is a very important part of maintaining your best smile. Brush after meals, floss daily, and ask our team if you have questions about technique.
Yes, we offer VELscope oral cancer screening at Estero Bay Dental. Ask our Estero team about it at your next visit.
Coverage varies by plan, and we accept several PPO plans. Our team will review your benefits, and patients without insurance can ask about our Smile Program discount program or our financing options.
If it has been a while since your last visit, our Estero, FL team is ready to welcome you. When you schedule a routine exam, please let us know if you want a cleaning done at the same appointment. We proudly serve patients throughout Estero, Bonita Springs, and the surrounding Southwest Florida communities. We invite you to contact our office or request an appointment to schedule your visit.
