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You stay informed about your oral health by seeing your dentist for routine appointments. At these visits, care is taken to closely evaluate your teeth and oral structures for any issues of concern, and a thorough cleaning removes harmful plaque and tartar that can create trouble in the future. Because the goal of these visits is to fully protect your oral health, and not just address cavities, you can (and should) discuss more than just tooth decay! At our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office, we can talk with you about issues that affect your periodontal health, troubles with jaw pain or stiffness, and other dental matters. We can also screen for potentially serious problems like oral cancer.

Checkups Can Address More Than Just Tooth Decay

At a routine checkup, your dentist is going to look for any signs of tooth decay, but this is not all that they will look for in the course of your evaluation. While examining your oral structures, we can use visual reviews and imaging technology to closely watch for any evidence that you might have problems with decay, injuries, gingivitis, or other health concerns. A review can reveal that something is wrong before you have started to experience symptoms, so treatment can start as soon as possible.

The Benefits Of Having Your Smile Evaluated Regularly

For cavities and other issues, early detection and treatment have value. Starting treatment while an issue is only just beginning to develop can make your care easier. If a cavity is caught in its early stage, we can address it with a dental filling, stopping its growth before damage calls for the placement of a dental crown. Gum disease can also benefit from early detection. Gingivitis can be fully treated so that bacteria no longer pose a threat to your periodontal health. However, advanced gum disease can become a more difficult matter to treat.

Undergoing A Professional Teeth Cleaning

At routine preventive visits, you can undergo a professional teeth cleaning to help you avoid future problems with your dental health. The cleaning is effective at removing tartar buildup, something you are not able to do with your toothbrush and floss. By clearing away tartar deposits, we are able to help you avoid troubles with gum disease and cavities.

Talk To Your Mansfield, TX Dentist’s Office About Setting Your Next Checkup

Your Mansfield, TX dentist’s office is prepared to help people in and around our community maintain happy, healthy smiles! In addition to providing ongoing preventive services, we can help you by addressing active oral health problems identified at an appointment. To find out more about our practice, and about the services that we are currently providing, please call Mansfield Dental Associates at 817-473-6227.