Check Up and Clean
Routine care for your teeth and gums
A regular check-up and professional clean help maintain healthy teeth and gums and give your dentist a chance to track changes over time.
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Check Up and Clean
A Check-Up and Clean Helps Maintain Healthy Teeth
A routine dental check-up and professional cleaning help maintain healthy teeth and gums. They remove plaque that regular brushing may miss, allowing your dentist to track changes in your oral health over time.
Your dentist can examine your teeth and gums, discuss home care and explain whether X-rays or fluoride are clinically appropriate for you.
Candidates for Routine Check-Up and Clean
Dental care for all ages includes routine check-ups and cleans tailored to your oral health, history, lifestyle, and risk factors.
- Overdue for a visit: If it's been over six months since your last dental visit, it may be time to see your dentist. A check-up can help detect dental changes that may have occurred since your last visit.
- Bleeding or sensitive gums: Bleeding or sensitivity can be early signs of gum disease. A dental hygiene appointment helps maintain gum health and reduce the risk of complications.
- History of dental issues: If you've had cavities or gum disease before, you will need more frequent visits. A routine dental check-up helps monitor changes in your mouth, preventing the recurrence of these diseases.
- Wearing dental appliances: Braces, dentures, and other dental appliances can make oral care more challenging. A dental hygiene appointment can help manage plaque build-up and gum inflammation.
Benefits of Regular Check Up and Clean
Seeing your dentist regularly offers long-term benefits—a check-up and clean supports your smile and contributes to better overall oral health.
- Early detection of issues: A routine check-up helps identify signs of decay, gum disease, or enamel wear before symptoms appear. This allows for timely care and simpler treatment options.
- Plaque and tartar control: A professional teeth cleaning removes plaque and tartar that brushing can’t reach. This helps reduce the risk of gum inflammation and long-term oral health complications.
- Personalised oral health advice: Each visit includes a brief discussion about your dental habits. Your dentist will suggest ways to improve your hygiene based on the results of your check-up and your specific needs.
- Fewer complex treatments later: A regular dental visit helps monitor minor issues as they arise. Addressing concerns early will reduce the need for more complex or costly treatment later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Check Up and Clean
These general answers can help you prepare questions for an individual conversation.
A visit may include an examination of your teeth and gums, a scale, clean and polish, and discussion of X-rays or fluoride where clinically appropriate.
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