Dental Checkups and Teeth Cleanings – Whitinsville, MA
The Key to a Healthy, Happy Smile
Brushing twice a day and flossing consistently goes a long way when it comes to preventing tooth decay and other common dental problems. That said, your oral hygiene regimen is ultimately incomplete without routine dental checkups and teeth cleanings. That’s why we encourage our patients to come to our Whitinsville office every six months; we want to keep your smile healthy and happy year after year. If you are overdue for your biannual visit and need to schedule an appointment, then reach out to us. If you want to learn more about the importance of routine dental checkups and teeth cleanings, read on!
Why Choose Whitinsville Family Dentistry For Dental Checkups and Teeth Cleanings?
- Kind, Caring and Experienced Dental Team
- Intraoral and Extraoral Cameras Available
- Open Five Days a Week
Why are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
If you consistently brush and floss your teeth at home, and you aren’t dealing with pain or any other abnormal dental symptoms, you might be wondering why you need to schedule a dental checkup and teeth cleaning twice a year. To start, tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer can develop under the radar, eventually progressing to the point where they wreak havoc on your oral and overall health. If you come to our office every six months for an exam, we can catch issues like these early on, while they can still be treated. It’s also worth mentioning that harmful substances, like tartar, cannot be removed with the oral hygiene tools you have at home. So, the cleaning portion of your visit serves an equally important role.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
If it’s your first visit at our office, we will get to know you a little bit, ask you if you’ve been experiencing any abnormal symptoms, and review your latest X-rays before conducting a visual exam. In the process, we will look for inflammation, decay, damaged restorations, and warning signs of oral cancer. If we see anything concerning, we will bring it to your attention and share what the next best steps are. If everything looks as it should, we will begin the cleaning process.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Dental cleanings allow us to carefully, and thoroughly, remove plaque and tartar from your teeth. Along the way, we will let you know if we have any recommendations, like paying close attention to your molars when you’re flossing or being more gentle when you brush to prevent gum recession. Before you leave, we will also floss and polish your teeth, ensuring they look and feel great.