Importance of regular dental teeth cleanings and dental exams.
We recommend that you have a routine dental cleaning to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth. Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of food and bacteria that forms constantly on your teeth. A routine dental teeth cleaning is often called a prophylaxis.
Even when you brush and floss your teeth properly every day, some plaque remains on your teeth and hardens to become tartar. Tartar can be removed effectively only with a professional teeth cleaning. It is important to remove plaque and tartar because they are the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease.
A dental exam every six months is recommended in order to identify and prevent a variety of oral health problems.
A regular check-up includes a complete visual exam of your mouth. We check for decay on the biting surfaces of teeth, signs of wear, cracks, or other problems with restorations such as fillings and crowns.
In addition, we check the color and contours of your gums. Red, swollen gums are often signs of gingivitis or periodontal disease. We use a periodontal probe to check the depth of the spaces between your teeth and gums. Readings deeper than 3 millimeters often indicate periodontal disease.
We also diagnose any sores or lesions on the soft tissues of your mouth, screening them for signs of oral cancer.
Other conditions cannot be easily seen, so we often take x-rays. X-rays show us decay between and inside the teeth and tartar on the teeth and tooth roots. X-rays also show us signs of periodontal disease, such as the loss of bone around the teeth. In addition, x-rays allow us to see cysts, abscesses, and other problems.
We may also examine your jaw joint to help diagnose problems with your bite or TMJ. Sometimes check-ups include additional treatments based on your individual situation.
Regular check-ups are important because neglecting dental conditions can lead to much more serious problems, such as-
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Even when you brush and floss your teeth properly every day, some plaque remains on your teeth and hardens to become tartar. Tartar can be removed effectively only with a professional teeth cleaning. It is important to remove plaque and tartar because they are the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease.
A dental exam every six months is recommended in order to identify and prevent a variety of oral health problems.
A regular check-up includes a complete visual exam of your mouth. We check for decay on the biting surfaces of teeth, signs of wear, cracks, or other problems with restorations such as fillings and crowns.
In addition, we check the color and contours of your gums. Red, swollen gums are often signs of gingivitis or periodontal disease. We use a periodontal probe to check the depth of the spaces between your teeth and gums. Readings deeper than 3 millimeters often indicate periodontal disease.
We also diagnose any sores or lesions on the soft tissues of your mouth, screening them for signs of oral cancer.
Other conditions cannot be easily seen, so we often take x-rays. X-rays show us decay between and inside the teeth and tartar on the teeth and tooth roots. X-rays also show us signs of periodontal disease, such as the loss of bone around the teeth. In addition, x-rays allow us to see cysts, abscesses, and other problems.
We may also examine your jaw joint to help diagnose problems with your bite or TMJ. Sometimes check-ups include additional treatments based on your individual situation.
Regular check-ups are important because neglecting dental conditions can lead to much more serious problems, such as-
- Infected teeth.
- Tooth loss and shifting teeth.
- Receding gums.
- Loss of bone in the jaw.
- Painful jaw joints.
Schedule a dental visit.
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