Comprehensive care for every smile

Dr. Soni is trained to treat patients of every age, so your whole family can be seen in one place instead of running between offices. Her patients are treated as an extension of her own family.

She likes to work with parents, children and grandparents together — setting good habits early, and giving everyone someone to set an example for.

At a routine visit she checks every tooth and the tissue around it: gums, tongue and cheeks. She assesses plaque levels, looks for decay and damage, and screens for oral cancer and jaw (TMJ) problems. A first visit may include a full set of X-rays to find cavities, bone loss or anything not visible from the surface.

Whatever she finds, the plan is explained in full before any work starts. Most visits also include a professional cleaning.

Preventive care protects your teeth before problems start, and most decay is preventable.

Regular visits are the part people skip. After nearly three decades, Dr. Soni recognises the warning signs long before they become painful or expensive — often things a patient has not noticed at all.

She will give you the facts and your options, then leave the decision with you.

Small habits that make the biggest difference:

• Cut back on sugary drinks — pop, energy drinks, sports drinks and processed juices
• Brush and floss at least twice a day
• Eat more fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains
• Avoid sharing cups, utensils or food, which passes bacteria between people
• Ask about any medication or condition that leaves your mouth dry
• Xylitol gum and baking-soda rinses help reduce acidity and bad bacteria