One of the best ways to keep your pearly whites healthy is through preventative care. In addition to practicing good oral hygiene habits at home such as brushing twice daily and flossing once a day, visiting the dentist twice a year for a checkup and clean is critical.
What to Expect at your next dental appointment with Dr Kemm and her team?
At She’s Apples Dentistry, your checkup and clean appointments include the following:
Assessing the health of your mouth. We will provide a thorough oral cancer screening, both visually and digitally (using the fingers), checking all of your lymph nodes, lips, tongue and the insides of your mouth and cheeks.
- X-ray if necessary. These are typically needed on your first visit to the dentist or every two years to see what is happening underneath the gums, with the jaw and rest of the skull.
- A periodontal examination, which includes a thorough screening and assessment of your gums to check for any indications of periodontal (gum) disease.
- An occlusal exam, to check for bite problems (underbite, overbite, crossbite), worn teeth, and jaw problems, such as TMJ.
- A tooth-by-tooth inspection to identify cavities, examine any prior treatment and restorations and the current condition of each. We will locate any chipped, cracked or missing teeth, or identify any work that needs to be performed.
- A scale and polish to remove stains and built-up plaque and tartar.
- A fluoride treatment.
If at any time during your exam we discover a condition or cavity that may need a filling, we’ll develop a treatment plan straightaway.