We ideally like to see our patients twice a year for regular oral exams. These examinations give your dentist an opportunity to check for oral health complications and formulate treatment plans earlier and more effectively.
During your exam, your dentist will take a close look at the health of your teeth, gums, jaw and bite. Exams may also include dental X-rays, an oral cancer screening and other diagnostic procedures when called for.
Any part of the mouth or surrounding tissues can be impacted by oral cancer. Your dentist will check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues and gums for any signs of oral cancer, which are difficult to detect with the naked eye during your exam.
It’s important to maintain your oral health between dental appointments. Blatt Family Dentistry recommends brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time and flossing at least once a day.
Before or after the examination with your dentist, your dental hygienist will perform a deep cleaning of your teeth and gums to help prevent and treat disease.
To begin, they will use a scaler to remove any tartar and plaque build-up. Next, they will use a polisher and coarse toothpaste to remove any leftover stains or plaque, followed by thorough flossing of your teeth and gums.
No treatment will be effective unless you follow it up with routine and proper home care. This means you should brush and floss regularly after every meal and at a minimum twice a day. The key is not only to do it regularly, but also to do it right. Here’s how.
Hold the brush at a 45-degree angle to your teeth. Gently rotate the bristles across your teeth and under your gums with a backward and forward motion. Be sure to brush the chewing surfaces and the inside surfaces (facing into your mouth) of your teeth as well. You can also brush your tongue to reduce bad breath.
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