Routine Dental Checkup

Regular dental checkups may seem like a routine activity, but they play a crucial role in promoting long-term oral health.

Regular dental checkups can prevent major dental problems such as:
Tooth decay
Bone loss
Periodontal disease
Fractured teeth
Decay
TMJ disorder

Through regular dental checkups, you can learn how to care for your smile and keep your natural teeth healthy for a lifetime. Preventative dentistry can help break the cycle of early tooth loss, even if it runs in your family. By routinely assessing your oral health and providing you with the necessary resources, we can help you and your children achieve optimal dental health.

The Importance of Preventative Care

Preventative dental care is crucial in avoiding dental issues before they begin.
It's recommended to schedule a dental examination twice a year to ensure optimal oral health.
Regular checkups every six months allow us to detect and treat any issues while they are still reversible or small. Even if you are not currently experiencing dental problems, areas of enamel demineralization or gingivitis could be developing.
Detecting these conditions early allows for effective treatment and potential reversal, while leaving them untreated could cause irreversible damage to your teeth and gums.

Tips for Keeping Teeth Clean: Plaque and Tartar Buildup

To maintain good oral health between dental cleanings, it is recommended that you thoroughly clean your teeth at least twice a day. Brush your teeth for a minimum of two minutes in the morning and at night. Using an electric toothbrush can be particularly beneficial, as it can remove more plaque than a manual brush in most cases.
In addition, it's important to clean between your teeth at least once a day. If you find traditional flossing difficult or uncomfortable, consider using a water flosser instead. Water flossers are effective at reaching between teeth, inside gum pockets, and around or underneath fixed restorations like bridges.
If left undisturbed for 24 hours, plaque can harden into tartar, which can cause gum disease if it spreads beneath the gum line. Regular dental cleanings every six months can prevent the buildup of tartar and the resulting permanent bone loss.

Periodontitis is the primary reason for tooth loss in adults. However, regular dental checkups can help prevent it. Common indications of gum disease include:

In the case of active periodontal disease, undergoing preventive dental cleaning alone will not be sufficient for maintaining oral health. A teeth scaling and root surface debridement procedure will be necessary to stabilize your oral health and manage the disease progression. To prevent bone resorption and gum detachment, which are common consequences of periodontitis leading to tooth loss, we suggest getting preventive dental cleanings.