The specifics of a checkup and cleaning depend on the patient's current oral health and their dental history. A complete oral health checkup includes looking for cavities and gum disease. verifying the soundness of current dental work (such as fillings, crowns, etc.), and X-rays of the mouth in order to detect potential issues.

What is covered in Preventive Dentistry?

1. Teeth Cleanings: Daily brushing and flossing can help you keep plaque at bay at home. Nevertheless, tartar can only be removed by a dentist. That's why it's important to schedule regular appointments with us every six months for teeth cleaning.
   
2. Oral Examinations: To better assess the health of your jawbones and other oral tissues, our dentist may take X-rays during your session. Our dentist can then address any minor problems before they become major threats to your oral health. In the case of a young patient, our dentist may notice impacted wisdom teeth that need to be extracted before they cause crowding of the other teeth. Your teeth and gums will be checked for problems by our dentist as well.
3. Dental Sealants: To protect the chewing surfaces of your molars from decay, our dentist may paint an invisible plastic covering called a dental sealant on them (back teeth). Dental sealants are something we normally prescribe for children, although anybody can get them.
4. Oral Cancer Screening: According to the American Cancer Society, there will be 54,010 new cases of oral or throat cancer in the United States in 2021.
5. Mouth guards: Do you participate in a physical activity, such as football or boxing? If so, you should definitely ask about getting a tailored mouth guard from our dentist. A custom guard provides the highest possible degree of protection, beyond that of any off-the-shelf mouth guard.