How Checkups And Cleanings Keep Smiles Strong

We urge everyone in our community to see us for a dental checkup and cleaning twice a year. These visits may seem minor, but a simple dental exam and cleaning can help protect smiles from serious issues, including cavities and periodontal disease. In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist talks about the importance of a checkup and cleaning.

Starting with a Dental Checkup

We want everyone aged two and older to receive a checkup every six months. When you sit down for a dental exam, we have a chance to carefully look at your teeth and gums for signs of trouble. Since issues like tooth decay and gum disease take months to form, we have a chance to catch them in the early stages and offer care to manage or avoid them, so your smile remains whole and comfortable. To make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, we will use digital x-rays and intraoral cameras. Our team can create a personalized treatment plan to address any of the issues we uncover, and discuss better homecare routines to keep your smile strong.

Dental Cleanings

When you see us for a dental exam, we will also conduct a dental cleaning to protect your smile. Over time, plaque and tartar buildup can coat the teeth and increase the risk of issues like bad breath, teeth stains, cavities, and even periodontal disease. While brushing and flossing can help manage the issue, only a professional visit every six months can completely remove the buildup from the surfaces of your smile. The procedure takes only a few minutes and uses an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool. We then polish the teeth for a brighter appearance, and to also make it more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate on the teeth before your next appointment.

How to Protect Smiles at Home

You can also take action at home to safeguard your smile. For example, be sure to brush your teeth in the morning and then again in the evening for about two minutes, all while using a fluoride toothpaste. You should also floss in between your teeth every evening before you go to bed. Lowering the amount of sugar and starch in your diet is helpful too, as is avoiding tobacco products. If you have any questions about how we protect your gum health with a cleaning, or if you want to schedule one soon, then contact our team to learn more and get started. We want to help you enjoy a smile that is bright, beautiful, and healthy for years to come.

Do You Have Any Questions About Preventive Dentistry?

The team at Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX, wants to help you and your family enjoy better oral health with a dental exam and buildup removal. To schedule an appointment with our team, call us today at 972-262-5111. With preventive dentistry, our team can help you and your loved ones enjoy your best smiles, and avoid painful tooth decay or periodontal issues.