Preventive Dental Care

What to Expect During a Preventive Checkup

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• Dental Cleaning – One of our highly skilled dentists will remove plaque, food debris and Stains from your teeth with special tools. This substance contributes to tooth decays and gingivitis if left untreated. This is a painless process and will leave your teeth polished and feeling fresh and ready for the dentist to examine you. It should be noted, that if you have neglected your dental hygiene routine and have an unusual amount of plaque buildup; we will remove the buildup by performing a debridement which is done with an ultrasonic tool and scaling tools to scrape the plaque. This is painless as well and is outside the standard exam fee but is necessary to examine your teeth. Typically this takes a lot more time and you may have to re-schedule your exam after the procedure. Your dentist will also discuss proper upkeep and show you proper brush and floss methods.
• X-Rays – Depending on your last set of x-rays, we may take an x-ray of your teeth to see potential problems we can’t see with the naked eye. We recommend a full set of x-rays every 2-4 years, and less intense “cavity check” x-ray once a year.
• Dental Exam – We will check your teeth for gum disease, cavities, ground teeth, and other abnormalities and then discuss his findings and what your options are if correction or treatment is needed.
• Fluoride Varnish – Depending on your risk for tooth decay we may give you a fluoride varnish with your consent, should this be a necessary preventive measure.
• Sealant – Another optional treatment in where a coating is laid on your teeth, typically the molars; to prevent damage to the enamel and keep plaque from building up as easy. Frequent flossing and brushing is still necessary, but this is an added line of defense.

What to do after Your Exam

After you leave from the dental clinic your teeth should feel fresh, smooth and shiny. We want you to have the best possibly results on your next exam, so there is a basic routine you can follow to maintain your dental health between check-up.

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a toothpaste containing fluoride.
• Check your toothbrush for frays and replace if it is worn. Replace a toothbrush every 3 months regardless of condition.
• Floss at least twice a day
• Limit soda and other acidic or sugar laden beverages to as little as possible and eat a balanced diet.