Step Up Your Dental Care with Routine Dental Exams and Cleanings
Maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile requires a team effort. Optimal preventive dentistry in South Huntington, New York, combines routine dental exams and cleanings with at-home oral hygiene. Proper dental care that includes bi-annual dental visits with your dentist prevents cavities, gum disease, bad breath, and other dental problems.
Have you been to a dentist in the last six months? If not, please schedule an appointment with All City Cosmetic Dental Care for professional exams and cleanings. With regular care, your smile can last many years.
What do oral wellness visits involve?
Your dental exam is painless and only takes a few minutes. Your dentist uses an intraoral camera to examine your gums, teeth, and other oral structures for signs of:
- Gum disease
- Tooth decay
- Overcrowding
- Oral cancer
- Faulty crowns and fillings
Sometimes, your dentist may use digital X-rays to understand your dental health beneath the surface better. Digital X-rays can reveal bone loss, impacted teeth, cysts, hidden cavities, and other issues that may not be visible to the naked eye. Jittery about dental X-rays? Don’t be! We use the latest X-rays that generate high-quality images with minimal radiation.
What can I expect from a dental cleaning?
After your exam, we’ll discuss your findings and possible treatment options. If we give you a clean bill of health, we’ll embark on dental cleaning, a painless procedure that removes plaque and tartar buildup on the tooth surface.
During a dental cleaning, the dental hygienist uses special tools to clean all areas in the mouth, including those tight spots that your toothbrush can’t reach. After cleaning, we’ll polish your teeth with gritty toothpaste to remove surface stains and prevent plaque buildup.
After cleaning, we expect to see you again in six months. In the meantime, remember to brush your teeth twice daily, floss daily, and consider using an antibacterial mouthwash. Optimal oral hygiene ensures your next dental cleaning will be even faster and more efficient.
Why do routine dental exams and cleanings matter?
Although you diligently care for your smile at home, you must visit a dentist twice yearly. Most dental issues “silently” cause damage; you only realize it when it’s too late. It takes the eye of a professional to detect dental problems even before they exhibit symptoms.
The following are the benefits of routine dental check-ups.
- Early detection of issues
- They prevent oral infections, tooth decay, and bad breath (halitosis)
- Preventive care is the most cost-effective way of maintaining your healthy smile
- They maintain your radiant smile
- They are crucial in maintaining optimal overall wellbeing
Ready for your dental appointment?
Everyone wants to feel confident about their smile. Routine dental exams and cleanings ensure you maintain the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve. Are you due for your dental exam in South Huntington, NY? It’s always possible to keep your smile on a healthy track. Schedule your appointment today with All City Cosmetic Dental Care by calling (631) 352-2330.
