We want to help you and your family maintain your best smiles, avoiding poor oral health and discomfort. To do so, we urge people to receive a checkup and cleaning every six months. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about helping smiles with our dental exams and cleanings.
How We Examine Your Smile
When you see us for a dental exam, what does the process involve? Our team will not just visually scan your teeth and gums, we will also employ advanced digital imaging technology, such as digital x-rays and intraoral camera technology. With this advanced system, we obtain high-definition images that allow us to make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy. The imaging means we can catch problems in the early stages, and offer care before you develop discomfort or risk tooth loss. The issues that threaten your smile’s stability, such as cavities, infections, and gum disease, don’t form overnight. Which means a visit every six months for an exam is a chance for an early diagnosis and relief!
The Benefits of Cleaning the Teeth
Following your exam and diagnosis, we will also clean your teeth. The dental cleaning allows our team to remove all plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth. Otherwise, the layers could increase the risk of bad breath, teeth stains, cavities, and even periodontal disease. The process involves the use of an ultrasonic scaling device to break up and remove buildup with gentle vibrations. We then use a manual pick to remove the more stubborn portions. We then complete the process by polishing the teeth to brighten the smile and make it harder for plaque and tartar to accumulate before you see us for your next visit!
Can You Help From Home?
You can absolutely take steps from home to protect your smile in between these six-month visits. Before your next checkup and cleaning, be sure you cut back on sugary foods and drinks, which helps limit plaque buildup. You should also avoid tobacco products too. Be sure you brush and floss to help limit how much buildup can accumulate. You should brush twice a day for two minutes with a soft-bristles toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste, once in the morning and again at night. We then need to floss every evening to remove what a toothbrush alone cannot reach.
If you have any questions about how we safeguard your smile with a checkup and cleaning, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Schedule a Visit for Preventive Dentistry
We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy better oral health with our preventive visits. To learn more about safeguarding your teeth and gums, call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, today at (913)681-5500.
