Dental Checkups & Cleanings Plymouth
Keep Your Mouth Healthy & Clean
You have probably heard that dentists advise everyone to attend a cleaning and checkup every 6 months. While that might seem like a bit of a hassle, there are lots of sound reasons behind that admonition! Our Plymouth, MA, team wants to help you keep your mouth healthy and clean, and we can do that through routine preventive appointments. This page explains what you can expect when you visit us for this essential service.
Why Choose Aveni Dental Professionals for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Friendly & Caring Dental Team
- Insurance Welcomed & Maximized
- Convenient Appointment Slots for Busy Schedules
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
If your teeth feel fine, and you have a good routine of at-home oral care, you might be tempted to dismiss the importance of regular checkups and cleanings. However, these visits are vital for several reasons:
- Diagnose dental problems early on. Some dental problems do not cause any obvious symptoms at first. Our team can spot these issues and offer treatment before they become serious.
- Remove stubborn tartar. Tartar is the hardened form of plaque, and it cannot be removed with at-home oral hygiene tools. Our skilled hygienists, however, have all the tools and skill needed to get rid of it.
- Save time and money. By staying on top of your oral health and addressing issues early, you may spare yourself from extensive and pricey procedures in the future.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
During the checkup portion of your appointment, our team will:
- Perform a visual examination of your oral tissues, including your teeth, gums, tongue, and cheeks.
- Inspect your bite.
- Look for potential signs of oral cancer, such as unusual growths or lumps.
- Take X-rays to look beneath the surface of your gums. (X-rays are usually taken just once a year instead of every 6 months.)
- Review how your current health status and medications may affect your oral health, and give you advice accordingly.
- Inform you of any issues we find and recommend a treatment plan.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
During the cleaning portion of your appointment, your hygienist will:
- Use a scaler, dental floss, and other instruments to thoroughly clean all the exposed surfaces of your teeth.
- Polish your teeth to remove surface stains and make it more difficult for bacteria to cling to them.
- Provide you with tips on how you can enhance your at-home oral hygiene routine.
- Clean around your dental implant abutments or other prosthetics or appliances (such as braces) in your mouth.
- Make note of any concerns you have and pass them along to your dentist.
Our team tries to make the cleaning process as easy and comfortable as possible, so let us know if there is anything we can do to improve your experience.