When was the last time you had a dental exam? We would love to see you soon, so you can start a new year with a bright and healthy smile! At your Wheaton, IL, dental office, our team talks about what you should expect from your checkup visit, and why you should schedule a visit with our team today.
When You Need an Exam
The serious oral health concerns that could threaten smile stability, such as tooth decay or gum disease, don’t occur overnight. Which means when we check in with your smile every six months, we have a chance to catch these issues in the earliest stages, often before you encounter uncomfortable symptoms. Our team can then treat the concerns we discover to keep your smile whole and healthy, and help you avoid discomfort and complications. We suggest an exam every six months for patients ages two and older, and if you haven’t had one in the past few months, we urge you to schedule one before the year ends. You not only end the year with a better smile, but you can use your remaining 2024 dental benefits before they expire!
Oral Cancer Screening
Along with looking for signs of common concerns like tooth decay, periodontal disease, or bruxism (teeth grinding), our team will also screen for oral cancer. This is very important for adults of all ages. Oral cancer is very treatable, but has a high mortality rate because it is rarely caught in the early stages. But a dental exam every few months means a much higher chance of catching it early, so you can receive treatment and increase your chances of a full recovery.
Dental Cleaning
We also take time to clean your teeth during your six-month checkup visit. During your cleaning visit, our team will use an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual pick to thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth. We then polish your teeth, which brightens them and makes it more difficult for plaque and tartar to cling to the teeth before your next six-month visit. The cleaning helps lower the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, and also fights bad breath and teeth stains too.
If you have any questions about our checkup and cleaning visits, or if you would like to schedule one for you or a member of your family, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk To Your Wheaton, IL Dentist About Checkups and Cleanings
Our team is ready to help you start 2025 with a stronger and healthier smile, so reach out today for a visit. If you would like to find out more about our preventive treatment options, call Amber Dental in Wheaton, IL today at (630) 665-5555.