You should have your teeth checked and cleaned at least twice a year.
Regular dental exams and cleaning visits are essential in preventing dental problems and maintaining the health of your teeth and gums.
Additionally, there are many other things that are checked and monitored to help detect, prevent, and maintain your dental health. These include:
Examination of diagnostic x-rays: Essential for detecting decay, cysts, tumors, and bone loss.
Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, throat, tongue, tissue, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
Gum disease examination: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
Removal of calculus: Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for some time and is now firmly attached to the tooth. Calculus forms above and below the gum line, and can only be removed with special dental instruments.
Teeth polishing: Removes stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during toothbrushing and scaling.
Oral hygiene recommendations: Review and recommend oral hygiene aids as needed (special cleaning aids, rinses, fluorides, etc.).
A good dental cleaning and exam involves quite a lot more than just checking for cavities and polishing your teeth. We are committed to providing you with the best possible care, and to do so will require regular check-ups and cleanings.