Checkups & Cleanings

Dental Health Monitoring and Maintenance

Brushing your teeth twice daily is essential for staying on top of your oral health, but so is attending your routine preventive visits. During an appointment, your dental hygienist will carefully but thoroughly clean your teeth to remove difficult plaque deposits and tartar buildup. Following this, your dentist will conduct a dental examination in which he thoroughly assesses each tooth and determines if there are signs of infection, damage, or other points of concern. Finally, he will conduct a visual oral cancer screening by examining your oral cavity for any signs or potential indicators of oral cancer.

Don’t Skip Your Biannual Visit

To prevent oral health threats from becoming an even bigger concern in the future, your dentist typically recommends attending a routine checkup and cleaning appointment at least once every six months. This allows for a greater chance of detecting concerns early, making for more timely and successful treatment. When you attend your appointment, we may take X-rays of your smile that will be used to inform treatment planning, monitoring, and maintenance.

With routine checkups and cleanings, you can maintain a strong and healthy smile for years to come. To schedule your appointment with our team, call Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX at (972) 262-5111.