When was the last time you made an appointment with our team for an exam and cleaning? We urge our patients to undergo a dental checkup at least once every six months. In today’s blog, your Columbia, TN, dentist looks at what makes a routine exam and cleaning so essential for your smile’s health and beauty.
The Importance of a Dental Exam
The dental exam is vital for patients of all ages. During this visit, we will take a close look at your teeth, gums, roots, and oral structures with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras. These detailed and high-definition images are then available instantly chairside, using 90% less radiation. We can make a diagnosis with precision and walk you through the process. Our team can then create a treatment plan to address any concerns we discover. These visits also help children become accustomed to the dentist, so they avoid dental anxiety later in life and continue to care for their smiles! In the same visit, we also clean the teeth to further protect the smile.
The Dental Cleaning Process
The dental cleaning is a process in which we will use an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool to gently break up and remove all plaque and tartar from the surfaces of the teeth. For kids and adults alike, this can help lower the risk of cavities and gingivitis, and fight bad breath and teeth stains too. For adults, this is key for avoiding or managing gum disease. The process only takes a few minutes and we then polish the teeth to brighten them and make it more difficult for plaque and tartar to adhere to them before your next appointment in six months. If you have periodontal disease, we could offer a deep cleaning to remove buildup from the roots and beneath the gums too, so we can manage it with preventive care and help you avoid complications like bleeding gums and tooth loss.
Care Between Checkups
We also want to make sure you continue to care for your smile in between these visits from home. You and your kids should all brush when you wake up and then do so again before bed, for at least two minutes and using a fluoride toothpaste. You also need to floss in between your teeth to remove what a toothbrush cannot. Try to avoid a diet high in sugar and tobacco products, which helps safeguard your smile. If you have any questions about how we protect smiles with a dental checkup and cleaning, then contact our team today to learn more.
Learn More About Keeping Smiles Strong With Creekside Family Dentistry!
Our team wants to make sure your family avoids issues with sugar-related tooth decay. Give us a call today at Creekside Family Dentistry in Columbia, TN at (931) 388-3384 to schedule your appointment!
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