CLEANING & CHECKUPS

Let Your Smile Shine with Expert Cleaning and Checkups for Optimal Health!

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A PROFESSIONAL TEETH CLEANING

Cleanings and checkups will allow the team at Evergreen Dental to diagnose your periodontal issues like bleeding gums, tooth sensitivity and/or yellowing, and get you back to health.

Daily brushing and flossing will keep dental calculus to a minimum, but a professional cleaning will remove calculus in places your toothbrush and floss have missed. Your visit to our office is an important part of your program to prevent gum disease. Keep your teeth for your lifetime. Be able to enjoy foods and drinks again.

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WHY IS ORAL HYGIENE SO IMPORTANT?

Adults over 35 lose more teeth to gum diseases, (periodontal disease) than from cavities. Three out of four adults are affected at some time in their life. The best way to prevent cavities and periodontal disease is by good tooth brushing and flossing techniques, performed daily.

Periodontal disease and decay are both caused by bacterial plaque. Plaque is a colorless film, which sticks to your teeth at the gum line. Plaque constantly forms on your teeth.

By thorough daily brushing and flossing, you can remove these germs and help prevent periodontal disease. This plaque overtime builds and requires a dental hygienist to remove stubborn calculus.

OVERALL EXAMINATION

Procedures vary with each dentist, but the basic elements of an adult checkup are:Review of dental records, medical history and past X-rays. Your dentist keeps detailed records of your dental health. If you move to a new community or change your dentist for another reason, make sure a copy of your records is transferred to your new dentist without delay.Dentists don’t just check your teeth; they also check all the soft tissues in your mouth including your gums, tongue, cheeks and palate to assess your overall health. Sometimes, a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) exam is necessary to detect any joint abnormalities.

OVERALL EXAMINATION

IMPORTANCE OF A CHECKUP

Some people have a strange attitude towards checkups.They think that if the dentist doesn’t find something wrong, they’ve wasted their time. A series of successful checkups can discourage people from ever seeing their dentist again.The idea that you should only see your dentist when something is wrong with your teeth may end up costing you a lot of money, time and comfort. Your dentist can detect and treat most dental problems before you’re even aware of them.Checkups are not isolated events. They’re a series of regular assessments of the condition of your mouth, part of a long-term strategy for keeping healthy. A successful checkup shows you that your home care is working, and that it’s not a waste of time. Also, regular professional cleanings will make an enormous difference to the condition of your mouth.

X-RAYS IF NECESSARY

X-rays help the dentist check areas of teeth and hard tissues otherwise not visible.

They show dental decay, the location and condition of your present fillings, and the root and tissues surrounding the tooth. Dental x-rays are completely safe, even so, its good practice to avoid any unnecessary exposure. Make sure you tell your dentist if you are pregnant. X-rays are a must for preventing bone loss, the number one cause of tooth loss in adults.

FLUORIDE TREATMENT

Regular fluoride treatments are a useful supplement to the fluoride many of us already get in our drinking water and most dental hygiene products. These treatments help prevent tooth decay; Recent studies also suggest that fluoride may slow down plaque formation as well.

ORAL HYGIENE EDUCATION

After your examination, your dentist and hygienist assess your home care practices, and may give you advice or information about areas that could be improved.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU SEE YOUR DENTIST?

To maintain your overall oral health, dental visits are recommended every 6-12 months. Your dentist will be able to recommend a more customized schedule based on your specific needs as everyone’s dental situation varies.

OVERALL EXAMINATION

Procedures vary with each dentist, but the basic elements of an adult checkup are:

Review of dental records, medical history and past X-rays. Your dentist keeps detailed records of your dental health. If you move to a new community or change your dentist for another reason, make sure a copy of your records is transferred to your new dentist without delay.

Dentists don’t just check your teeth; they also check all the soft tissues in your mouth including your gums, tongue, cheeks and palate to assess your overall health. Sometimes, a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) exam is necessary to detect any joint abnormalities.

IMPORTANCE OF A CHECKUP

Some people have a strange attitude towards checkups.

They think that if the dentist doesn’t find something wrong, they’ve wasted their time. A series of successful checkups can discourage people from ever seeing their dentist again.

The idea that you should only see your dentist when something is wrong with your teeth may end up costing you a lot of money, time and comfort. Your dentist can detect and treat most dental problems before you’re even aware of them.

Checkups are not isolated events. They’re a series of regular assessments of the condition of your mouth, part of a long-term strategy for keeping healthy. A successful checkup shows you that your home care is working, and that it’s not a waste of time. Also, regular professional cleanings will make an enormous difference to the condition of your mouth.

X-RAYS IF NECESSARY

X-rays help the dentist check areas of teeth and hard tissues otherwise not visible.

FLUORIDE TREATMENT

ORAL HYGIENE EDUCATION

After your examination, your dentist and hygienist assess your home care practices, and may give you advice or information about areas that could be improved.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU SEE YOUR DENTIST?

CLEANING & CHECKUPS

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A PROFESSIONAL TEETH CLEANING

WHY IS ORAL HYGIENE SO IMPORTANT?

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