Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Little Ferry, NJ
Prevent Dental Problems and Help Protect Your Smile
Although a consistent at-home dental hygiene routine helps keep your mouth clean and reduce the risk of cavities and gum disease, it doesn’t guarantee you’ll never develop issues.
Dr. Peters understands the value of addressing concerns early and provides routine dental checkups and cleanings to prevent dental problems and help protect your smile. Continue reading to learn more about what to expect from your next standard visit!
Why Choose Erin Dental for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Prevent Oral Issues and Protect Your Dental Health
- We Offer Sedation to Ease Anxiety
- Patients of All Ages are Welcome
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
It’s easy to assume that your mouth must be perfectly healthy if you haven’t noticed obvious issues. But the early signs of common concerns, such as tooth decay or gum disease, often go unnoticed and therefore untreated. Unfortunately, this increases the risk of developing more significant periodontal problems, tooth decay, or other damage.
But Dr. Peters has the expertise and state-of-the-art technology to detect potential problems and develop customized solutions to treat them before they progress and become more severe. Furthermore, routine appointments are often fully covered by insurance and cost less than the more complex procedures often required to address damage after it occurs. That means preventive visits can help preserve your smile and your budget!
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
For the first part of your appointment, we will carefully examine your teeth, gums, bite alignment, and any existing dental work, such as fillings or crowns, to ensure everything is in good condition.
We will also likely screen the soft tissues of your mouth for signs of oral cancer and take X-rays at least once a year to ensure no hidden problems are developing beneath the surface of your teeth or gums, between your teeth, or behind your molars. If we find any issues, such as thinning enamel or puffy, swollen gums, we will provide a treatment plan for your approval.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Once we’ve determined that your teeth and gums are healthy, we can proceed with a professional cleaning. This involves using specialized dental instruments to remove even the most stubborn plaque and tartar buildup from your enamel and gumline to prevent bacteria from triggering decay or disease. Then, we’ll floss your teeth to remove germs from your gum pockets, which helps strengthen your smile while preventing chronic bad breath and other concerns.
Finally, we’ll use a polishing brush to remove any more recent surface stains from your enamel and send you home with a beautiful, happy smile.