Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Tucson
Keep Up Excellent Oral Health
At Sweet Smiles, it is always our goal to help patients keep up excellent oral health. In addition to your at-home routine, the best way to do this is by scheduling routine dental checkups and cleanings twice a year. During this time, we will thoroughly examine your smile, and your hygienist will ensure that your teeth are squeaky clean. To get started with regular cleanings and checkups, give us a call!
Why Choose Sweet Smiles for Cleanings & Checkups?
- Personalized Care for Each Patient
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation for Anxious Patients
- KLEER® Membership Plan
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Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
If you aren’t experiencing any dental issues, you may be wondering why you should bother with cleanings and checkups twice a year. 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 result in cavities and gum disease. Dr. Fitzgerald also checks for existing health issues so they can be treated in their early stages. When minor problems are left untreated, this is when they can 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 type two 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 up 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 and 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. Your hygienist will also thoroughly floss your teeth and polish them to reduce the appearance of surface stains.