We want to see you for a dental examination twice a year. These checkup visits may seem minor, but they’re key to maintaining your best smile. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist talks about what happens during an exam and why each member of your family benefits from one!
When to See Our Team
We want to see you and your family members once every six months. These visits are important for teens and adults, and for all kids two and older. After all, the issues that threaten your smile, like tooth decay and even periodontal disease, take months to form. So, a visit every few months is a chance for our team to check in with your smile and make a diagnosis, often before you develop painful symptoms. We then help you enjoy a full and beautiful smile for longer. If you haven’t scheduled a summer checkup yet, then please give us a call to get started!
What Happens During Your Dental Exam
During your dental exam, our team will take detailed images of your smile with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras. These technologies use a fraction of the radiation that traditional imaging requires, and the images are available instantly chairside, so we can walk you through the diagnosis. You also spend less time in the chair. We will walk you through the diagnosis, so you better understand the state of your smile and the treatments we will recommend. For adults and kids, we watch for tooth decay and signs of teeth grinding, and we look for any indicators of gingivitis. Adults also receive screenings for oral cancer and gum disease, as well as TMJ disorder. For children, we make sure the smile is growing and developing properly, limiting the risk of misalignment and other serious complications. Kids also benefit from these visits as they better understand the importance of good oral hygiene and are less likely to develop dental anxiety, as they become accustomed to seeing the dentist every few months.
The Cleaning Portion
In the same visit, our team will thoroughly clean the teeth too! A dental cleaning means we remove all plaque and tartar from the surfaces of the teeth and from along the gum line, which lowers the risk of bad breath, teeth stains, cavities, and even gingivitis and gum disease. We then polish the teeth to make it more difficult for plaque and tartar to adhere to the smile in between your six month visits. If you have any questions, then contact our team today!
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA, Dentist About Preventive Dentistry
With a dental examination, we can help you maintain your best smile. Call Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule a visit soon!
