{"id":51,"date":"2018-05-11T14:20:16","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T14:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petalumasmiles.com\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2018-05-11T14:20:16","modified_gmt":"2018-05-11T14:20:16","slug":"dentist-petaluma-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petalumasmiles.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/11\/dentist-petaluma-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist Is Petaluma’s Choice Six Years in a Row!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ManWe\u2019ve got some excellent news for patients of Petaluma Smiles. 2018 is the sixth year running that your trusted dentist has won the Petaluma People\u2019s Choice award! Like always, we are very proud of this accomplishment and supremely thankful to have your continued support. We know Dr. Koenitzer couldn\u2019t do it without our loyal patients — and we also believe that he continues to be the favorite thanks to his focus on excellent preventive care. Keep reading to find out why your Petaluma dentist emphasizes stopping problems <\/span>before <\/span><\/i>they start!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Preventive Care Matters<\/span><\/h2>\n

It always makes more sense to prevent issues than to fix them after the fact — and this is totally possible with oral health when you practice excellent preventive care. By brushing and flossing regularly and attending routine checkups and cleanings, you and your dentist partner together to stop cavities, gum disease, and other oral health hazards from becoming significant issues. When detected right at first, sometimes a weak spot in the tooth enamel can be strengthened to prevent a cavity from forming at all. And as for gum disease, it is totally treatable when dealt with immediately. <\/span><\/p>\n

Quality Preventive and General Services<\/span><\/h2>\n

Choosing a dentist who focuses on prevention and prompt treatment is a great way to enjoy positive oral health for a lifetime to come. Some of the services that contribute to lasting smiles include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n