Now that fall has arrived, your schedule is likely to become very busy soon, with the holidays right around the corner. With all these things crowding your family’s chuckle, don’t forget about your smile! If you have not had an exam in the last six months, now is the perfect time. In today’s blog, your Richardson, TX, family dentist talks about the importance of a checkup and cleaning appointment with our team.
Seeing Our Team for an Exam
We want to see you and your family every six months for a dental exam. When we examine your smile, we take a very close look at your teeth, gums, and oral structures, so we can assess the state of your smile with precision and accuracy. To do so, we will implement advanced digital imaging systems. With a diagnosis complete, we can find out if you need treatment and catch serious oral health concerns in their early stages, often before you experience symptoms. Our team will look for signs of tooth decay, dental infection, gingivitis, and even gum disease. For adults, we can screen for oral cancer. We can also conduct pediatric evaluations for kids to ensure they are raging properly at night, which can have a major impact on behavior and their performance at school.
The Importance of a Cleaning
In the same visit as the dental exam, our team will conduct a detailed dental cleaning, removing all plaque and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth. A cleaning involves the use of an ultrasonic scaling device, which emits gentle vibrations to remove plaque and tartar, and we can follow this up with a manual pick for any stubborn portions of tartar. Our team then polish the teeth to brighten your smile and help limit the ability for plaque and tartar buildup to occur in between your six-month visits. The cleaning not only freshens your breath and fights teeth stains, but can lower the risk of everything from cavities to gum disease.
Improving Your Smile
What if we discover any issues that need treatment? We have a comprehensive array of treatment options available to help smiles both young and old. From lifelike restorations, such as metal-free fillings and crowns, or dental prosthetics and even custom oral appliances, we can ease discomfort and improve the health and function of your smile. We can also discuss cosmetic treatments to address concerns with your smile’s appearance, and even offer oral surgery to handle issues like the threat of wisdom tooth eruption.
Your Richardson, TX, Dentist Offers Better Oral Health
Our team wants to help you and your loved ones maintain strong, healthy, and beautiful smiles! For more information on family dentistry, then please schedule a consultation by calling the Viva Dental Family Dentistry office nearest you at (214) 337-7800 (Dallas) or (972) 437-6000 (Richardson).
