A dental checkup is just like a regular visit to your doctor for a checkup, except it’s for your teeth. At each visit, we’ll perform a routine cleaning, and our dentist at Pacific Coast Dentistry will thoroughly examine your teeth and gums. We’ll also take the time to review your health history and talk to you about ways you can maintain your smile’s health at home. At the end of your visit, we’ll provide recommendations for any cosmetic or restorative treatments that may benefit your smile.
What Can I Expect From a Dental Checkup?
Regular checkups are the most important part of preventive dental care. During a dental checkup, our dentist will look for signs of tooth decay or gum disease and talk to you about steps you can take to improve your oral hygiene routine at home. They will also perform a professional cleaning to remove plaque buildup from your teeth. The professional dental cleaning you receive at the dentist’s office will remove surface stains that brushing at home cannot remove and also eliminate plaque from difficult-to-reach spaces in the mouth.
After your checkup, our dentist may recommend additional treatments depending on their findings. For example, if your teeth look a little yellow due to regular coffee drinking, they may recommend a professional whitening treatment to return the teeth to their natural color. If you have a lot of decay or missing teeth, they may recommend restorative options such as dental crowns or dental implants to replace the damaged areas and improve your smile’s appearance.
Why Is a Dental Checkup Important?
Your teeth are an essential part of your body, and treating them with care is important. You could develop tooth decay or gum disease without proper dental care and risk your long-term oral health. With regular checkups, any dental issues are identified early and addressed properly so that they don’t cause any complications.
A dental checkup is a crucial tool to keep your teeth in shape. During your visit, you will have your teeth cleaned and flossed. A dental cleaning removes plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms on your teeth. If not removed, plaque can harden into tartar and cause cavities in your teeth or gum disease. A professional dental cleaning can also remove stains from your teeth, giving you a whiter, brighter smile.
At each regular checkup, our dentist will examine your mouth for signs of decay, gingivitis, or other issues and take X-rays. They will then recommend a course of treatment based on your needs to keep your oral health in tip-top shape.
Visit the dentist regularly to ensure healthy teeth and gums and to catch any problems in their early stages. For the best dental care tailored to your unique needs, visit Pacific Coast Dentistry at 143 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446, or call (805) 226-8126.