When was the last time you stopped in for a preventive visit? By scheduling your next checkup and cleaning, we can monitor your smile and even take action to prevent cavities and gum disease. In today’s blog, your team at Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI, can help your smile with your next checkup and cleaning visit.
How Often You Need a Dental Exam
When should you see our team for your next checkup and cleaning? We want to see you and your family every six months. The issues that could threaten your oral health do not form overnight, and a visit every few months is a chance to catch them in the early stages, before they threaten smile stability. We can look for serious issues like tooth decay and gum disease, as well as TMJ disorder and bruxism. For kids, we can help watch for cavities and issues that can threaten alignment and more down the road. All ages, from kids two and up to adults and seniors benefit from a routine exam every six months.
Your Next Dental Exam
During your next checkup and cleaning, we will look at the teeth, gums, and the interior of your teeth and jaw with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras. This technology provides high-definition images instantly chairside, so we can walk you through the diagnosis together, and help you better understand the state of your smile and the care you may need to address any issues we uncover. For children, these visits help prevent dental anxiety, and help them become more likely to care for their teeth as they grow, all on their own! If you have gum disease, we may recommend a visit every three to four months to better manage the issue and help you avoid issues like periodontitis and tooth loss.
Removing Plaque and Tartar
During your next dental exam, we will also conduct a dental cleaning, in which we remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth. The process only takes a few minutes, and we polish the teeth afterward to make it more difficult for plaque to cling to the teeth. Our team can offer this to help lower the risk of everything from cavities to gum disease. If you have any questions about the importance of preventive dentistry, or if you are ready to schedule your next checkup, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Lake Orion Family Dentistry Is Ready For Your Next Checkup And Cleaning
We want to help protect your oral health and prevent serious trouble with a routine preventive visit. To find out more about our exams, or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI at (248)693-6213.
