Dental Checkups and Teeth Cleanings – Wylie, TX
The Secret to Maintaining a Healthy, Happy Smile
Each person’s smile and dental needs are unique. However, there is one thing every patient has in common: they need to come in for a dental checkup and teeth cleaning every six months. After all, these visits are crucial when it comes to both catching oral health problems in the early stages and preventing others from developing at all. If you’re interested in learning more about the importance of your biannual appointments, you can read on. You can also get in touch with our Wylie dental team to ask any questions you have or get your next visit on the calendar!
Why Choose Wylie Family Dentistry for Dental Checkups and Teeth Cleanings?
- Dentist with Well Over a Decade of Experience
- Top-Rated Dental Office in the Area
- Dental Insurance and Flexible Financing Welcome
Why are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
Like many patients, you might be wondering if routine dental checkups and teeth cleanings are really necessary if you have a solid oral hygiene regimen at home. The answer is “yes!” There are a few reasons for this. To start, tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health problems can develop under the radar. To ensure that we catch (and treat) them as early as possible, you need to come in twice a year so Dr. Roger Morton can conduct a thorough exam.
Another reason your biannual visits to our Wylie dental office are so important is that there may be areas of your mouth that you’re missing while brushing and flossing. Plus, built-up plaque and tartar can only be removed with the special tools we have at our office.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
If it has been some time since your last dental checkup, you might be curious what to expect during your time in the treatment chair. If it’s your first time at our office, Dr. Morton will introduce himself before learning a little bit about you and your dental history. Then, he will review your X-rays, examine the condition of your teeth and gums, and conduct an oral cancer screening. This usually only takes a few minutes, but it provides him with valuable information on everything from your at-home oral hygiene regimen to the state of your oral health. He’ll review his findings with you and share his recommendations on how to proceed.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
The dental cleaning is when we use the special tools we have at our office to remove plaque, tartar, and other debris from your teeth. Don’t worry – we will be as gentle as possible to ensure you don’t feel any discomfort in the treatment chair. We will also provide you with any feedback we have, including how to improve your at-home oral hygiene regimen, as well as floss and polish your teeth!
If you have any questions for us about preventive dentistry – whether it’s about your next dental checkup or how to properly floss your teeth – don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Wylie dental team!