Dental Check-ups
What is a Routine Dental Check-up?
There are many reasons why you need to visit your dentist regularly. It has been proven that people who visit the dentist regularly are less likely to have gum disease, cavities, and other oral health problems. A routine dental check-up will help you determine if you have any problems with your teeth and gums.
A routine dental check-up is an essential part of your dental care. It’s also one of the most important parts of your dental health. It’s the best way to ensure that your teeth and gums are healthy.
Dental Check-ups
We are a highly skilled team at treating your teeth and gums, but we also know how to stop problems before they start. We want you to look after your mouth, so we recommend regular check-ups. During our check-ups, we examine you, clean your teeth and gums professionally, and leave your mouth feeling fresh and healthy.
Depending on the individual, the time between check-ups can vary. We will be happy to let you know how often you need to come in based on your individual needs. You don’t have to wait for your scheduled appointment to be seen. If you would like one of our dentists to take a look at your mouth, please call so we can set up a time that works for you.
During your check-up, your dentist or hygienist will look for problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. If we think your teeth need a scale and polish, we will recommend this quick and painless procedure to eliminate plaque and tartar, which create an environment conducive to bacteria growth.
How Does It Work?
A Dental check-up allows us to examine any present or potential dental problems this helps you keep you to maintain good oral health.
Untreated problems could make them more painful, costly and difficult to treat in the future, so it’s best to deal with problems early, or, if possible, prevent them altogether.
During the exam our team will do the following:
- Examine your teeth, gums, mouth and screen for any disease or abnormality
- Check your medical and dental history and update any changes since your last visit
- Provide oral hygiene advice on Oral hygiene, smoking, Alcohol and diet.
- Advice you on any work needed and the date and frequency of your next visit.
Do I Need a Dental Check-up?
Dental check-ups are all too often seen as a chore, rather than a necessary part of your dental health plan. However, if you want to keep your teeth in good shape, and avoid any nasty surprises, it is important to go to the dentist regularly. Here are just a few of the benefits of dental check-ups.
