Dental Checkups & Cleanings Belmont
Keep Your Smile Safe from Cavities
Everyone should attend a checkup and cleaning twice a year. At these appointments, our Belmont dental team’s goal is to help keep your smile safe from cavities and other common oral health problems, such as gum disease. Indeed, routine preventive care can play a huge role in helping you save money, prevent pain, and more! Continue reading below to learn more about cleanings and checkups and how they can benefit you.
Why Choose the Center for Contemporary Dentistry for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Friendly & Skilled Dental Team
- Dental Insurance Welcomed
- Thorough Exams & Honest Treatment Recommendations
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
Attending a checkup and cleaning every six months is important for several reasons:
- Remove plaque and bacteria. A thorough dental cleaning gets rid of these dangerous biofilms and can prevent cavities and gum disease.
- Save money. Exams and cleanings can prevent oral health issues or identify them in their early stages, when they are still fairly simple and inexpensive to treat.
- Prevent pain. In their early stages, dental problems may cause very subtle symptoms. As they progress, they can become extremely painful. Regular exams can allow you to avoid that excruciating experience.
- Protect your overall health. Poor oral health is associated with numerous medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, dementia, and more. By maintaining a healthy smile, you may be able to delay or even prevent such issues.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
A dental checkup has several aspects:
- We learn relevant details about your medical history and lifestyle that may affect your oral health. Be sure to let us know about any new diagnoses or medications.
- Our team takes a full set of X-rays (this usually happens once a year) so we can see beneath your gumline.
- We perform a thorough visual examination of your mouth, looking for signs of cavities, gum disease, and other common oral health problems.
- We propose a treatment plan to address any issues that we may find.
- We look for any signs of oral cancer that may require additional testing.
- We answer any questions you may have about your oral health.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
A dental cleaning can make your mouth feel fresh and invigorated! During this portion of your appointment, our team will take several steps:
- We use a scaler to remove plaque and tartar (the hardened form of plaque) from your teeth and along your gumline. This can be slightly uncomfortable, but it should not be painful.
- We polish the teeth to remove new surface stains and make it harder for plaque and bacteria to adhere to them.
- We floss between all your teeth.
- We provide personalized advice on how you can improve your at-home oral hygiene routine.
- We may provide a topical fluoride application to strengthen your teeth.