The key to a healthy mouth is preventing problems before they even start. Most of us separate our oral health from the rest of our bodies, as if they are not connected. However, the reality is that the health of your teeth and mouth is very important to the well-being of your entire body. The mouth is a window into the health of the body. It can show signs of general infection, nutritional deficiences, diabetes, AIDS, and Sjögren’s syndrome, just to name a few. Researchers have also found that advanced gum disease is linked to other health problems such as cardiovascular disease, stroke and bacterial pneumonia. Pregnant women with advanced gum disease are also at an increased risk of delivering preterm, low-birthweight babies.
While routine brushing and flossing at home is necessary to keep your smile looking its best, visiting your dentist for a comprehensive exam and cleaning is essential to your health. The American Dental Association recommends that you visit your dentist every six months to ensure your teeth stay healthy and your smile stays beautiful. At this frequency, most problems can be caught while they remain in an early stage. By routinely seeing your dentist for exams and cleaning, they can help to avoid the financial costs associated with problems that may persist or worsen over time resulting in larger and more expensive problems later on.
During your exam, digital x-rays will be taken, when necessary, to see what is happening beneath the surface of your teeth and gums. This will give insight into your oral health that are not visible to the naked eye. You will have your teeth and gums thoroughly examined for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other health problems. The surfaces of your teeth will be explored to determine if you have any cavities and to examine the quality of existing fillings and crowns. A periodontal exam will be done to make sure your gums adhere tightly to your teeth and no periodontal disease or bone loss is occuring. Your teeth will be carefully cleaned with an array of tools to remove plaque, tartar, and calculus that have adhered to your teeth. Your teeth will then be flossed and polished. When you visit us for your regular cleaning visits, we can remove these biofilm deposits and smooth the teeth to create a less plaque retentive environment. While dental emergencies can happen at any time, patients that receive regular preventative cleanings usually have significantly fewer dental problems over time.
While routine brushing and flossing at home is necessary to keep your smile looking its best, visiting your dentist for a comprehensive exam and cleaning is essential to your health. The American Dental Association recommends that you visit your dentist every six months to ensure your teeth stay healthy and your smile stays beautiful. At this frequency, most problems can be caught while they remain in an early stage. By routinely seeing your dentist for exams and cleaning, they can help to avoid the financial costs associated with problems that may persist or worsen over time resulting in larger and more expensive problems later on.
During your exam, digital x-rays will be taken, when necessary, to see what is happening beneath the surface of your teeth and gums. This will give insight into your oral health that are not visible to the naked eye. You will have your teeth and gums thoroughly examined for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other health problems. The surfaces of your teeth will be explored to determine if you have any cavities and to examine the quality of existing fillings and crowns. A periodontal exam will be done to make sure your gums adhere tightly to your teeth and no periodontal disease or bone loss is occuring. Your teeth will be carefully cleaned with an array of tools to remove plaque, tartar, and calculus that have adhered to your teeth. Your teeth will then be flossed and polished. When you visit us for your regular cleaning visits, we can remove these biofilm deposits and smooth the teeth to create a less plaque retentive environment. While dental emergencies can happen at any time, patients that receive regular preventative cleanings usually have significantly fewer dental problems over time.