At Eck Dental Partners, our mission is to help you protect your oral health for a lifetime. Led by Dr. Nathan Eck, we provide advanced preventive dentistry designed to stop problems before they start. With routine six-month visits and personalized care, you can avoid common concerns like cavities, gum disease, and enamel wear while keeping your smile strong and healthy.
We welcome patients of all ages and offer preventive services tailored to your needs--from cleanings and digital X-rays to oral cancer screenings, sealants, and custom mouthguards. Patients in Schertz, Cibolo, and greater San Antonio trust Dr. Eck for precise, thorough care that safeguards long-term health.
We’re proud to provide a comprehensive suite of preventive dentistry in Schertz and Cibolo. Dr. Nathan Eck--Air Force AEGD–trained--and our highly skilled hygienists use advanced technology (digital X-rays, intraoral scanning) and meticulous exams to help you prevent cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, and oral cancer, keeping your smile healthy for the long term.
Our team of highly trained hygienists provides thorough, gentle, and effective cleanings. Known for their excellence and attention to detail, they remove plaque and tartar buildup while offering guidance on home care to keep your smile at its best.
Our digital imaging technology reduces radiation exposure while providing high-resolution images instantly, helping Dr. Eck detect issues invisible to the naked eye.
Fluoride integrates into the crystalline structure of enamel, forming fluorapatite--an exceptionally strong mineral that makes teeth more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria and sugars. This simple, painless treatment reinforces your natural defenses against cavities.
A protective resin coating for back teeth helps shield vulnerable chewing surfaces from cavities, especially for children and teens.
If gum disease develops, Dr. Eck provides deep cleanings (scaling and root planing) to remove bacterial biofilm below the gumline. Combined with antimicrobial therapy and ongoing maintenance, this reduces inflammation, lowers the risk of bone loss, and helps prevent systemic health complications linked to periodontal disease.
Every checkup includes a thorough oral cancer screening using both visual and tactile examination techniques. Early detection can lead to treatment success rates above 80–90%, dramatically reducing the risks of late-stage disease and improving survival outcomes.
Custom night guards protect against bruxism (teeth grinding) by absorbing bite forces that can exceed 250 pounds per square inch. This not only prevents enamel wear and fractures but also helps alleviate muscle fatigue and temporomandibular joint strain.
Dr. Eck creates comfortable, custom-fit mouthguards that distribute impact forces more evenly, reducing the risk of tooth fractures, lip lacerations, and concussions compared to over-the-counter mouthguards.
With oral appliance therapy, Dr. Eck repositions the lower jaw and tongue to open the airway, reducing apneic episodes and improving oxygen saturation. This helps protect cardiovascular health, reduces fatigue, and enhances quality of sleep.
Jaw pain and tension often stem from dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint. Dr. Eck uses a combination of occlusal analysis, bite splints, and targeted therapies to reduce joint strain, relax overactive muscles, and restore healthy function.
Most healthy adults do best with a professional cleaning and exam every six months. That cadence lets Dr. Nathan Eck catch small problems early, update your oral cancer screening, reinforce home care, and keep tartar from hardening where a toothbrush can’t reach. Some patients benefit from a more customized interval: every 3–4 months if you have a history of gum disease or lots of buildup, are in active orthodontic treatment, are managing medical conditions that affect the gums (e.g., diabetes), or are prone to cavities or dry mouth. Children
and teens are typically seen every six months, with fluoride or sealants as needed. If something hurts, chips, or feels “off,” don’t wait for your next recall--call us so Dr. Eck can see you sooner.
An oral cancer screening is a routine, high-value part of preventive care with Dr. Nathan Eck. In a few minutes, he performs a visual and tactile exam of your lips, cheeks, tongue (including the sides and underside), floor of mouth, palate, and throat to look for color or texture changes, non-healing ulcers, and unexplained lumps. Catching concerns early dramatically improves treatment success and long-term outcomes. When something looks suspicious, Dr. Eck may recommend a short-interval recheck or a biopsy for definitive answers. Screenings are quick, comfortable, and included at your regular visits--one of the simplest ways to protect your health in Schertz and Cibolo.
Twice-daily brushing for two minutes with a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste, plus once-daily flossing or a water flosser, is the foundation. Fluoride helps remineralize enamel after acid attacks from foods and bacterial plaque. Limit frequent sugar and acidic drinks; sip water and don’t linger with sodas or sports beverages. If you clench or grind, talk with Dr. Eck about a protective night guard. Maintain regular professional cleanings and exams--most patients do best every six months--so small issues are found early and your oral cancer screening stays up to date. Ready to keep your smile healthy and strong?
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