Along with your holiday shopping and other end of the year plans, we hope you will remember your smile! Before you close the book on 2024, why not see our team for one last checkup and cleaning, or schedule your first one of 2025? In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist talks about the importance of a checkup and cleaning.
Your Dental Checkup
When you sit down for a dental checkup, our team will take a close look at your smile. Instead of just a visual exam, we will employ advanced digital imaging systems to take a closer look. With digital x-rays and other imaging systems, we can obtain high-definition images instantly chairside, no need to wait for development and no need to wear uncomfortable bitewings. Our team can catch common issues like tooth decay, infection, gingivitis, and even gum disease in the early stages, often before you develop discomfort. We also look for common concerns like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding), and can screen for oral cancer. For kids, this is a chance to instill good oral health habits and help them avoid dental anxiety.
Taking Time to Clean Your Teeth
You also need a dental cleaning! In the same visit, our team will take time to remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth with an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool. The process only takes a few minutes, and enables our team to lower your risk of cavities, gum disease, bad breath, and teeth stains by removing the plaque and tartar buildup that a toothbrush and floss alone cannot. We then polish the teeth, which makes it more difficult for plaque and tartar buildup to form in between your six months visits. We also do this to help brighten your smile too.
Discussing Better Care at Home
We also take time to talk about how you care for your smile at home. For example, we want to make sure you are taking time to brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day, and that you are using a fluoride toothpaste each time. In addition, we will discuss proper flossing too to remove what a toothbrush alone cannot reach. Our team will also talk about the importance of avoiding tobacco products and cutting back on the sugar in your diet. If you have any questions about how our team will safeguard your smile with a checkup and cleaning, or if you want to schedule your first visit of 2025, then contact our team today! We look forward to helping you and your family enjoy optimal oral health and smiles that truly shine!
Schedule a Visit for a Checkup and Cleaning
With a dental exam and a dental cleaning, our team can help safeguard your smile from issues like bad breath, stained teeth, and even cavities or periodontal disease. For more information on the ways we help protect your smile, then schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith and our team by calling Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX, today at (972) 262-5111.
