Now that a new year has finally arrived, it is a great time to take steps for self-improvement. A smile makes a great first impression, and your oral health can impact the rest of your body as well. Which is why your Prairie Village, KS, dentist urges people to have a checkup and cleaning every six months to keep their smiles healthy and beautiful.
Sitting Down for an Exam
When you arrive for an exam, you will sit down in the treatment area and the dentist and hygienist will carefully examine your smile. Using digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, we can look closely at your teeth, roots, and oral structures with precision and then make a diagnosis with accuracy. We will walk you through this process and help you understand the current state of your smile. If we uncover issues in the early stages of trouble, such as developing tooth decay or gum disease, we can discuss treatment to address or manage the concerns and keep your smile full and comfortable. This is helpful for kids and adults alike, and helps your entire family maintain good oral health, as the concerns that threaten stability in your smile often take months to form and we can catch the problem early on.
Cleaning Your Teeth
In the same visit, we will further protect your teeth with a dental cleaning. The process involves gently removing all plaque and tartar from your teeth with an ultrasonic scaling device, which emits gentle vibrations to loosen and remove the harmful layers from your teeth. We also use a manual pick for the more stubborn portions of tartar. We then polish your teeth to brighten them and make it more difficult for plaque and tartar to cling to your teeth before your next six months appointment. A cleaning is essential for fighting tooth decay, gingivitis, and gum disease, and also helps prevent bad breath and teeth stains!
Discussing Treatment Options
Our team will discuss treatment options, such as a filling for a cavity. We can also discuss better homecare habits, such as cutting back on sugar and starch in your diet, and proper brushing and flossing, so you can better protect your smile in between your visits to our office. If you have any questions about our checkup and cleaning appointments, or if you would like to schedule one now for you and your family, then please reach out to our office today to get started.
Call Dr. Robert Browne, D.D.S. for Your First Visit
We are ready to help you and your family enjoy good oral health with our preventive and comprehensive dental treatments! To find out more about comprehensive dentistry, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
