Dental Checkups and Cleanings Castle Rock
How We Help Keep Your Smile Safe
Even if you’re brushing every day and making all the right decisions for your smile at home, tooth decay and gum disease can still start to form without you even realizing it. During a routine checkup, our dental experts at Sweet Smiles Dental Design can diagnose any minor dental issues you might be suffering from so that they can be dealt with. They can also clean your smile to make problems less likely to occur in the first place! Feel free to call us today to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Sweet Smiles Dental Design for Dental Checkups and Cleanings?
- Practice That Sees Adults and Children
- Highly Trained, Knowledgeable Dentists
- Clean State-of-the-Art Office
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Why are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
Why is it so important to see your dentist twice a year for a checkup and cleaning even if it doesn’t seem like there’s anything wrong with your smile? Simply put, regular preventive care is essential for avoiding larger dental issues later down the line.
For example, tooth decay can often be dealt with relatively easily when it’s diagnosed in its earliest stages. But if it goes unaddressed for too long, it can eventually lead to a toothache; in the worst-case scenario, the tooth may be lost entirely. Regular checkups and cleanings can go a long way toward helping you avoid emergency dental situations.
You may also end up saving money in the long run. This is especially the case if you have dental insurance. Most insurance plans offer better coverage for preventive care (which obviously includes checkups and cleanings) than they do for restorative care.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
Dental checkups begin with a quick review of your overall health. We’ll ask you to provide us with your medical history, and we’ll ask about any medications that you’re taking. We’ll then carefully examine your entire mouth for signs of oral health issues. X-rays are typically taken once a year to identify problems that aren’t visible above the gums.
If there is something wrong with your teeth or gums, we’ll explain the issue to you, review the available solutions, and put together a treatment plan that accounts for your specific needs. You will be given the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about your suggested treatments or the care you give your smile at home.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Any plaque or tartar clinging to your teeth and gums will be removed with special dental instruments. This is an important step of your visit since plaque and tartar can increase your risk for cavities and gum disease. We will also give your teeth a thorough flossing to remove any plaque that may be hiding between your teeth. Then all that’s left is to give your teeth a polish to get rid of any surface stains that may have appeared since your last dental visit.