Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Allen
Maintain a Beautiful, Healthy Smile!
At Allen Smile Design, it is always our goal to help patients maintain excellent dental health. The best way to achieve this is by scheduling routine dental checkups and cleanings twice a year. During this time, Dr. Lewis can thoroughly examine your smile, and your hygienist will make sure your teeth are squeaky clean! To get started with regular checkups and cleanings, give us a call. We are eager to care for your amazing smile!
Why Choose Allen Smile Design for Checkups & Cleanings?
- Personalized Care for Each Patient
- Sedation Dentistry for Anxious Patients
- In-Network Dental Care
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
If you aren’t experiencing any dental problems, you may be wondering why you should bother attending checkups and cleanings so often. Ultimately, skipping regular dental visits can cost you a lot of time, discomfort, and money in the long run. When you attend your professional cleaning, your hygienist removes plaque and tartar that could eventually cause cavities and gum disease. Dr. Lewis also checks for existing oral health issues so they can be treated early on. When minor problems are left untreated, this is when they worsen. You could end up requiring root canal treatment, a dental crown, or even an extraction later on. By keeping your oral health in excellent shape through these routine visits, you can lower your risk of serious health conditions, like heart disease and diabetes.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
We will begin your appointment by visually examining your teeth, gums, existing dental work, and overall bite. We will also look around your mouth for early signs of oral cancer. Once a year, X-rays are taken of your mouth to ensure that there isn’t a problem going on under the surface that we can’t see. If we come across any problems, we will put together a treatment plan to restore the health of your smile. If you have any questions about your at-home care, this is the perfect time to ask.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Even if you are diligent about your daily brushing a flossing, there will still be some parts of your smile that you can’t quite reach on your own. This is where your professional dental cleanings come in. During this time. Your dental hygienist will use dental instruments to remove plaque and tartar from between the teeth and along the gumline. Removing this will reduce your risk of developing tooth decay, gum disease, and halitosis (bad breath). Your hygienist will also floss your teeth and polish them to reduce the appearance of surface stains.