Every six months, our team wants to see you for a dental exam, so that we can monitor your teeth and gums for signs of trouble. This visit is essential for all patients, from the youngest member of your family to the oldest. We can then provide care to protect your smile from decay and disease! In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about the importance of a dental exam.
The Benefits of Two Checkups a Year
When we see you twice a year, we have a chance to look closely at your smile with digital x-rays and intraoral camera images, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy. The procedure will allow us to examine your teeth, gums, roots, oral structures, and more with detail. We can then identify the presence of serious concerns and offer treatment, often before you experience uncomfortable symptoms.
What We Are Looking For
Our team will look at the teeth and roots for signs of tooth decay and infection. We examine the gums for indicators of gingivitis and gum disease, and for adults we screen for oral cancer. Our team will look for the wear and friction that could indicate the presence of bruxism (teeth grinding) and TMJ disorder. For kids, we want to make sure baby teeth erupt and fall out on schedule, so that permanent teeth can arrive without complication, helping kids avoid misalignment. In the same sitting, we will also clean the teeth to remove harmful plaque and tartar, which helps all ages avoid issues like bad breath, teeth stains, cavities, and periodontal concerns.
Protecting Smiles Between Visits
In between your visits to our office, you can take steps to safeguard your smile. For example, you should start and end each day by brushing for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste. You also need to floss in the evening, avoid tobacco products, and cut back on the amount of sugar in your diet. These actions help you enjoy good oral health and avoid issues like periodontal disease and tooth decay.
If you have any questions about our checkups, or if you want to schedule your dental checkup now, then contact our team today.
Riverside Dental Group Provides Preventive Dental Care
Our team wants to help you maintain good oral health with regular visits for dental exams. To find out more about general dentistry 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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