Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Arlington, TX
Keep Your Grin Healthy and Gorgeous
It might seem tempting to wait until you have an oral health issue before seeking help from a dentist. However, doing this will set you up for painful and preventable infections that can cause permanent damage and must be addressed with potentially costly restorative treatments. Here’s a quick look at how regular dental checkups and cleanings from our Arlington office can help you keep your smile healthy, beautiful, and comfortable for life, but please feel free to contact our office if you’d like to learn more or schedule your next appointment.
Why Choose Smile Dental of Arlington for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Keep Your Smile Clean and Beautiful
- Prevent Destructive Oral Infections
- Dental Insurance Welcomed
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
The American Dental Association recommends seeing your dentist every six months for routine exams and cleanings. These appointments allow our skilled staff to carefully monitor your oral health, address problems in their early stages, and advise you as to how to practice better oral hygiene at home. Regular checkups at our Arlington office can help you prevent painful and destructive oral health problems like cavities and gum disease and save vast sums of money by sparing you from missing work to address these issues with expensive restorative treatments.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
During your dental checkup, Dr. Atluri and her skilled team will:
- Carefully inspect your teeth and gums for signs of damage and infection.
- Screen your soft tissues for potential indicators of oral cancer. If we find anything concerning, we’ll refer you to an appropriate specialist for diagnosis.
- Take dental X-rays usually about once a year.
- Design a customized treatment plan if any oral health problems are detected.
- Answer any questions about your oral health and hygiene.
- Review and update your medical history and list of medications.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
It’s impossible for you to properly clean some of the areas of your mouth at home even if you have exemplary oral hygiene habits, so it’s important to receive professional cleanings twice a year at our Arlington office to prevent nasty oral infections. Using specialized dental cleaning tools, Dr. Atluri will clean plaque and tartar from your gumline and the surfaces of your teeth to reduce your risk of cavities, periodontal disease, and bad breath. Then, she will polish and floss your teeth and remove minor surface stains from your enamel.