Our team always urges our patients to see us every six months for a checkup and cleaning. We recommend these for kids and adults alike! In today’s blog, your team about Mansfield Dental Associates talks about how a routine checkup and cleaning every six months can better safeguard your smile.
The Need for a Dental Exam
Every six months we want to see every member of your family for a routine checkup and cleaning visit. When you see us, we will be able to examine your teeth, gums, roots, and more with digital x-rays, which peer into your smile using 90% less radiation. High-definition images will be available instantly chairside, and we can walk you through the diagnostic process so you better understand the state of your smile. Our team can then create a custom treatment plan to address any concerns we discover, so we can return your smile to full function, health, and beauty. For kids, this can also help prevent dental anxiety as they grow accustomed to seeing us, and they can better understand how to care for the smile and the importance of doing so.
Cleaning Your Whole Smile
We also want to clean your teeth. By doing so, we can help lower the risk of tooth decay, infections, gingivitis, and gum disease. This also fights bad breath and teeth stains in the process. For all ages, we will use an ultrasonic scaling device, which emits gentle vibrations, to remove plaque and tartar. Next, we employ a pick to remove any stubborn portions of the buildup. Finally, we will polish the teeth, which brightens them and makes it more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate before you see us again.
Exams and Cleanings for Kids
For kids, we will take time to talk to them and discuss the tools we use and what to expect, so they stay positive and enjoy their time with us. We also want to talk about their oral hygiene habits, and how they can choose healthier snacks and more to protect their smiles in between these visits. We look for common childhood issues like tooth decay. We then clean their teeth just as we do for adults. We may follow this with dental sealants or fluoride treatments to help strengthen the smile and lower the risk of tooth decay.
If you have any questions about the importance of our exams and cleanings for kids and adults, then contact our team today to learn more!
Our Team Offers General Dentistry
Our team wants to help prevent the issues that can impact your smile’s health and stability. To learn more about our approach to general dental care, or schedule your appointment, call our Mansfield, TX, dental team today at 817-473-6227.
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