We hope to see you and your family once every six months for a checkup and cleaning visit. These may seem like minor visits, but a routine exam and cleaning is crucial for maintaining good oral health. In today’s blog, your Oklahoma City, OK, dentist looks at the importance of our routine checkup and cleaning appointments.
The Importance of General Dental Care
Why do you need to see the dentist for a checkup every few months? A dental exam is a chance to look at the smile on a regular basis and catch possible problems in the earliest stages. For example, tooth decay and gum disease do not form overnight, so seeing you every few months means we can check in and catch these issues, treating them before they cause severe discomfort or threaten smile stability. During your checkup, we will talk to you about your oral hygiene routine and also examine your teeth, gums, roots, and more with digital x-rays and intraoral camera technology, making a diagnosis with precision. Our team can then create a treatment plan to address these concerns and boost your overall oral health!
The Cleaning Portion
Our team will also clean your teeth each day. A dental cleaning involves our team using an ultrasonic scaling device and manual tool to gently and thoroughly break up and remove all plaque and tartar buildup. The process only takes a few minutes. We then polish the teeth for a brighter appearance, and to make it more difficult for plaque and tartar to adhere to your smile. The cleaning helps lower the risk of tooth decay, dental infection, gingivitis, and even gum disease. Removing harmful buildup also helps fight bad breath and teeth stains.
Good Oral Hygiene At Home
We want to see you every six months so we can keep your smile healthy and bright. But in between these visits, you can care for your smile to improve your oral health and keep your teeth and gums strong. You should brush for two minutes when you wake and then do so again before bed. Be sure you use a fluoride toothpaste when you do, and floss every evening. You can also help by cutting back on the sugar in your diet. If you have any questions about our checkups and cleanings, or if you want to schedule one soon, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk To Your Oklahoma City, OK Dentist About Exams and Cleanings
Our team is ready to offer care to help keep your family’s smiles healthy and bright. If you would like to find out more about maintaining your best smile, then call our Oklahoma City, OK dental practice at (405) 752-0111.
