A dental exam is necessary to maintain oral hygiene. It is the most effective way to detect dental problems before they can become too serious. Early diagnosis and treatment can save you a lot of pain, discomfort and money. The recommendation is to visit your dentist for a dental checkup at least twice a year, and depending on your age and condition, you may need more or less than that.
Dental Hygiene Visit – Things to Expect
A dental checkup includes:
- A visual exam of your mouth, face, jaw and neck
- Digital diagnostics / x-rays if the dentist needs to diagnose deeper
- Gingival pocket exam
- Dental cleaning
- Comprehensive data capture and record
Visual Oral Examination
During the visual exam, our dentist will check all surface areas inside your mouth, looking for any cracked and decayed teeth, as well as growths and sores on the roof and floor of your mouth, tongue, lips, gums, and the mucous membranes. Dr. Yev will then check the lymph nodes of your head, jaw and neck for any problems that need to be treated.
Professional and Efficient Teeth Cleaning Service
We will clean your teeth using special instruments to remove all plaque from above and below your gumline. We then proceed to polish your teeth, to give it a healthy shine and make you feel great with your cleaned and smoother teeth, as well as reduce the accumulation of plaque in the near future.
The Key to Good Oral Hygiene
The main goal is to keep plaque and food decay from building up in your mouth as these attract harmful bacteria that cause cavities, gum disease and chronic bad breath. Your tongue can attract harmful bacteria as well when you eat, and tiny traces of food remain in your mouth and when it decays, different types of harmful bacteria starts to create that white coating on the top of your tongue.
Four Step Hygiene Routine
- Brush your teeth and use a mouthwash twice a day.
- Clean your teeth with dental floss every day.
- Clean your tongue properly with your toothbrush or tongue scraper.
- Schedule an appointment with your dentist on time for regular dental checkups and cleanings.
Reasons to Maintain Good Oral Hygiene
- Less plaque to remove during dental checkups and cleaning, which will also be faster and more comfortable.
- By keeping good hygiene you minimize the need to treat tooth decay or gum disease.
- Lower the annual dental expenses for treatments and cleaning.
- Improve your breath.
- Smile with more confidence.