Dental Checkups and Cleanings – Dallas, TX
Keep Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful
While you may think that you can keep your smile healthy on your own, oral health problems such as tooth decay and gum disease can be unnoticeable at first. The American Dental Association recommends seeing your dentist at least twice a year for dental checkups and cleanings, and Dr. Vanderbrook can address these issues in their early stages, preventing further damage and saving you time and money in the long run. Here’s some information on why these visits are so important, but please contact our office online if you have any questions.
Why Choose Vanderbrook Family Dental for Dental Checkups and Cleanings?
- Experienced and Skilled Dentist
- Clean and Comfortable Office
- Financing Options Available
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups and Cleanings Important?
While you may be tempted to wait until you have a noticeable oral health problem before visiting our office, this approach can be much more expensive and painful in the long run. Dental cleanings can eliminate bacterial buildups that can lead to cavities or gum disease or correct these infections in their early stages, whereas treating a tooth decay-related toothache usually requires a more expensive root canal. Dental insurance plans usually cover two checkups and cleanings every year, but restorative procedures like fillings and root canals typically involve out-of-pocket expenses. Skipping routine dental visits can also make you more likely to have a costly and painful dental emergency, and poor oral health has been linked to overall health problems like heart disease and diabetes. This means that seeing Dr. Vanderbrook regularly is an excellent investment in your well-being.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
During a dental checkup, you can expect a thorough evaluation of your dental health. Dr. Vanderbrook will visually examine your teeth, gums, dental restorations, and overall bite and screen your soft oral tissues for oral cancer. You can also expect to receive X-rays once a year to check for internal issues. If Dr. Vanderbrook finds any problems, he will develop an appropriate treatment plan to resolve them. He will also answer any questions you have about your treatment and your oral healthcare at home and review and update your medical history and medications, as these can often affect your oral health.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
It is impossible to clean some parts of your mouth even with a rigorous brushing and flossing regimen, and this makes professional dental cleanings necessary. During a dental cleaning, Dr. Vanderbrook will use special tools to eliminate accumulations of plaque and tartar between your teeth and along your gumline, thereby reducing your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. He will also polish your teeth to get rid of minor surface stains, and you can expect to receive a thorough flossing. You may also receive a fluoride treatment to reinforce your enamel.