Pain, sensitivity, swollen gums, and discoloration are signs that you may have a cavity or tooth decay. If you’re in pain, don’t delay, as dental health impacts your whole-body health. Dr. Reema Ajluni, Dr. Zainab Afzal, & Dr. Lauren Attiq will identify the cause of your oral concern and personalize your treatment plan.
A proactive approach is the best approach. Going to the dentist every 6 months catches cavities early on, minimizing the amount of work required to restore your oral health and smile. Mission Point Dental Wellness Associates in Southfield provides meticulous teeth cleaning and comprehensive dental exams.
COMPLETE ORAL EXAM
A comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums, and oral health.
X-RAYS
X-rays allow us to assess your teeth, roots, and jawline for proactive care.
PERSONALIZED CARE PLAN
Discuss which treatment option is right for you today and as your needs evolve.
Dental health is whole-body health! If your teeth or gums hurt, don’t delay in scheduling your appointment.
Cavities and Tooth Decay in Southfield
Cavities and tooth decay can occur, even if you brush and floss twice daily. The team at Mission Point Dental Wellness Associates is dedicated to helping you keep your natural teeth healthy and strong. Regular exams help you adjust your at-home routine as your oral health and whole-body health evolve. Let’s get started!
We know how busy your schedule is. Six months can fly by in the blink of an eye, making it easy to put off your teeth cleaning and exam—but a lot can change in six months. The ecosystem of your teeth, gums, and oral tissues can change rapidly. These changes don’t only impact your oral health, they provide clues to your whole-body health. Our team of oral experts helps you take a proactive approach and address issues as early as possible.
Brushing and flossing alone isn’t enough to effectively remove plaque and tartar buildup. If not regularly removed from the teeth and gumline, bacteria will grow. This increases your risk of cavities, tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath, and other oral health concerns. It takes more time to treat these issues than it does to prioritize regular dental care. Feel free to schedule your entire family at the same time!
Common Signs of Cavities and Tooth Decay
If you stay up to date with your exams, you’re far less likely to experience the symptoms below:
Bad breath
Toothache
Constant or shooting pain
Pain when eating
Sensitivity to heat
Sensitivity to cold
Discomfort when brushing
Discomfort when flossing
Red and inflamed gums
Visible holes in your teeth
Black or brown discoloration
Any changes to your oral health
If you aren’t experiencing the symptoms above but it’s been more than 6 months since your last teeth cleaning and exam—it’s time to schedule an appointment!
Routine Dental Care in Southfield
Addressing the symptoms above begins with a comprehensive dental exam. Our dental hygienist will clean your teeth and meticulously remove the plaque and tartar from your teeth and gumline. We’ll also take X-rays so that Dr. Reema Ajluni, Dr. Zainab Afzal, & Dr. Lauren Attiq can assess what is occurring inside your teeth and below the gumline.
Be sure to inform us of any changes in oral health, even if they seem insignificant. For example, if you’re experiencing dry mouth. It might seem inconsequential, but reduced saliva increases your odds of tooth decay and gum disease. We also want to identify the cause of your dry mouth.
Once per year, we perform a VELscope oral cancer screening to detect abnormalities early, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
Treating Cavities and Tooth Decay in Southfield
Once our dental team identifies the cause of your pain or sensitivity, we’ll provide you with your options. Your treatment plan will be personalized to your individual needs and whole-body health. To preserve your smile, we restore your teeth with matching porcelain fillings and cutting-edge caps, crowns, veneers, and implants.
We empower you to take an active role in keeping your teeth healthy and your smile bright. During your visit, we’ll discuss how to fortify your teeth against further cavities and decay by providing personalized oral health suggestions. A few small changes to your at-home oral hygiene routine can make a world of difference.
We suggest scheduling a routine dental exam and teeth cleaning every 6 months for most patients. However, your individual oral health, age, and underlying conditions may warrant more frequent visits.
For example, if you have periodontal disease, we may schedule visits every 3 to 4 months.
A routine dental checkup with teeth cleaning, X-rays, and an exam takes between 45 and 60 minutes. This includes providing you with personalized oral health recommendations.
If you require a filling, root canal, extraction, or other restorative or cosmetic procedures your appointment is likely to take more than 60 minutes, sometimes several hours. It may take multiple appointments to restore your oral health.
Quality dental care isn’t something that can be rushed. We’re happy to advise on a timeframe for each appointment.
I had such a great experience at this office! Everyone was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming from start to finish. The staff made me feel very comfortable and took the time to explain everything clearly.
Had a wonderful visit. From start to finish! Best staff in any office ever. The dentist is the best!! She is highly skilled. But also kind. Love going !! B
My experience with Mission Point Dental Wellness always positive. I had implant surgery and because my mouth opening is small it's hard for me to open wide. Dr Remi Ajluni was extremely patient and gentle. I love the entire staff and my entire family has been coming here for years.
I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. The quality of the care is extremely high - everyone I interact with from front door, to hygienist, to dentist is a delight. So professional and caring.
Mission Point Dental was recommended by my Physician. The staff are most professional and courteous. The care given is the best that I have ever had and the office has a warm and welcoming environment. Open treatment rooms with lots of windows immediately puts one at ease. Highly recommended!
Whenever I go to my dentist office, I have a pleasant experience. The hygienist and dentist along with her assistant always ensure that you are comfortable. If there is pain, they will explain prior to and explain why which makes it bearable. The entire team is courteous and sensitive to your needs.
Very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. From the kind receptionist, amazing Lisa and Dr. Ajluni.<br><br>Highly recommend for any dental services needs.
Today, was my first cleaning at this practice. Erica, was my hygienist and is very nice. She explained everything prior to doing anything and asked if I had any concerns. I will continue to see her and the clinic.
Always feel good when I leave. Going I feel nervous. As soon as I walk in the office that all changes the staff welcomes you with smiles and a ease that is so nice. The doctors listen and have so much empathy and knowledge.
The staff were warm and welcoming. They catered to my "Dentalphobia" and made it an (almost)pleasant experience. No I'm just kidding! I just don't like the dental tools and stuff. Wonderful people! I even hugged the amazing Amy 😘💜
I have had the pleasure of having Lisa as my hygienist a number of times now and she goes above & beyond to make the entire experience painless! Everyone at Mission Pointe is professional, buttoned-up and friendly from the dentists to the front desk.<br>I would highly recommend.
I absolutely love this dental office. They make sure you are comfortable before any work begins and informs you of what is going on every step of the way. They are a 5 star plus establishment! Everyone there treats the patients with the upmost respect! Thank you Mission Point Dental!
This was my first visit with the office and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Took the time to explain the procedures being completed and I felt comfortable and relaxed through the whole visit, from check-in to check-out.
I had an amazing experience at this office. The staff was very welcoming, knowledgeable and did an exceptional job tending to my oral health. I left feeling excited about my next visit.
Omg! This place is amazing. Very friendly and helpful. And made the process so easy. Thank you doctor ajluni and thank you Jenn for the amazing help and welcoming energy.
I always have high anxiety when I walk into the Dentist office, my experience here made me feel more at ease than any prior office I have Ever been treated in....Thank you Dawn and Erika
After looking for a new dentist, I was recommended to Mission Point and after my recent appointment this will definitely be my new dental office. The entire staff was friendly and handled everything with care. My actual doctor was very thorough and informative. She notified me of a few things that previously dentist didn’t go over. I would 100% recommend this company.
Excellent staff, very professional, and up to date on newest equipment and products. As the staff has changed over the years their practice has always been the best. Have referred freind's and family to this practice. (Best staff Amy and Lori and the past greatest employees Barb and Nyla miss you.
I had the best dental experience at Misssion Point! Everyone was patient and gentle when it came to handling the tools/drills. They are very professional; thorough in explaining any issues or just general dental health. I would recommend to anyone and I'm looking forward to coming back ❤
Super easy appointment. They got me in for my cleaning within 2 minutes of walking in the door and they got me out asap. Will be back. Best dentist around!
