When was the last time you stopped in for a checkup and cleaning visit? We recommend these for kids and adults alike, as a visit every six months could help safeguard smiles and improve oral health. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about how we help smiles with our checkups and cleanings.
The Dental Checkup Process
We want to see you and your whole family, from the youngest to the oldest, every six months for a dental exam. During the checkup process, our team will ask you about your oral hygiene habits and then take a close look at your teeth, gums, roots, and more with advanced digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy. If we find any issues that need attention, we can create a treatment plan to address them and preserve your smile. During this process we often look for tooth decay, infection, gingivitis, and gum disease. We also screen for oral cancer and make sure kids are losing primary teeth on time and that permanent ones can erupt without complication.
Removing Harmful Plaque and Tartar
We also help protect your smile with a dental cleaning in the same visit. With a cleaning, our team will take an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool, using these to remove all plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth. Doing so helps lower the risk of cavities, periodontal concerns, bad breath, and teeth stains. The process only takes a few minutes, and we complete it by polishing the teeth. The polishing process helps limit the ability for plaque and tartar to cling to the teeth before your next visit. This also brightens your teeth too.
Continuing Care at Home
You can also help safeguard your smile in between these visits by brushing for two minutes when you wake up and then doing so again before going to bed. You also need to floss before bed, and try to cut back on the amount of sugar and starch in your diet. If you have any questions about our checkups and cleanings, or if you want to schedule one, then contact our team today.
Riverside Dental Group Can Offer Preventive Dentistry
A dental exam and a cleaning could help protect smiles from issues like tooth decay and gum disease. To find out more about our preventive visits, call:
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001.
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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