Regular appointments for checkups and dental cleanings typically take around 30 minutes to one hour. While teeth cleaning is a very important part of this appointment, it’s not the only part – we also perform preventive checks to make sure your oral health is in optimal shape.
One of these checks involves taking x-rays of your teeth. Sometimes, decay isn’t visible and doesn’t cause pain, but it can be picked up through x-rays. Finding these areas of decay before they develop further allows us to treat them quickly. You’ll likely only need one set of x-rays per year.
Your teeth and mouth will also be visually and physically examined to check for cavities, periodontal disease, and oral cancer. All of the treatments for these diseases benefit from early detection.