Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Alpharetta, GA
Here to Help Grins Stay Strong
While brushing and flossing are always great, those habits aren’t enough to keep your smile safe. Home oral care can only do so much to protect teeth and gums from threats. All that said, our practice is always here for you with dental checkups and cleanings in Alpharetta! These visits to Drs. Labastida and Kakadia do a lot to ensure your mouth stays healthy. For more details about them, please continue reading or book a consultation.
Why Choose Alpharetta Modern Dentistry for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Dentists with Decades of Experience
- Advanced Diagnostic Tools Available
- Top-Rated Dental Practice in Alpharetta
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
Even if your mouth seems fine, it’s always best to attend regular dental visits. Skipping them will likely cost you a lot in the long run.
You see, dental checkups and cleanings help you avoid big oral problems. They detect and treat the small issues in your mouth before things get any worse. At the same time, they also remove the built-up plaque and tartar that can cause cavities, gum disease, and other harsh conditions. The overall effect is to reduce your risk of dental emergencies and oral health troubles.
You also save time and money when you get dental checkups and cleanings. After all, each visit only takes an hour and typically gets full coverage from dental insurance. To miss out on them would mean costly and lengthy treatments – root canals, tooth extractions, etc. – later.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
When you attend a dental checkup at our office, you should expect the following:
- An Oral Exam – Each of our checkups starts with an oral exam, which looks over your teeth, bite, and current dental work. It also screens you for potential signs of oral cancer.
- Dental X-rays – To see if you have oral issues below the surface, we take dental X-rays about once a year.
- A Review of Medical History – We’ll likely update your medical history and medications during your checkup. As it turns out, some medicines affect long-term oral health.
- A Custom Treatment Plan – Depending on your diagnosis, we’ll draft a treatment plan if we find any issues during the exam. Our dentists will then lay things out step-by-step.
- Brief Q&A – We’ll gladly address any questions you have near your visit’s end.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Since daily brushing and flossing can’t fix everything, we perform teeth cleanings after each checkup. They feature:
- Thorough Cleaning – Our hygienist will remove the plaque (and tartar) between your teeth and along your gums with special instruments.
- Polishing – To help them shine brighter, we’ll polish your teeth after the main cleaning. Doing so will rid your smile of minor stains.
- Flossing – Our hygienist will also floss between your teeth. That way, we’ll get rid of plaque that we may have missed earlier.
- Fluoride Treatment – As a finishing touch, we may apply a fluoridated gel to your teeth. This gel would bond to your smile and protect it from decay and cavities.