Routine checkups, also known as "continuous care appointments" are very important.
Here is a list of the things we do for you during those appointments:

• Review medical history and modify treatment as needed
• Oral cancer screening
• Gum (periodontal) disease screening
• Cavity detecting x-rays
• Full mouth disease and tumor detecting x-rays
• Examination of existing fillings
• Application of sealants (for children) to help prevent cavities in back teeth
• Evaluation of bite and the consequences of missing or crowded teeth
• Re-check fit of dental appliances (dentures, partials, retainers, sport guards, nightguards, etc.)
• Evaluate cosmetic needs to give you a more beautiful smile
• Removal of hardened bacterial deposits (tartar or calculus)
• Removal of soft, sticky bacterial deposits (plaque)
• Removal of coffee, tea, and tobacco stains
• Floss and polish teeth to make them squeaky clean
• Personalized oral hygiene instructions plus the specific tools for your personal use at home
• Clean dental appliances (dentures, partials,etc.)
• Intra-oral photos of problem areas - so you can see what we see
• Fluoride and other medicaments for both children and adults as needed
• Dietary discussion
• Plan treatment for your present and future dental needs
• Evaluate your total dental needs and refer you, as needed, to specialists
• Let you know the cutting edge dental technology and treatments available here
• Recommend the appropriate personalized time period between re-care appointments

So you see... it’s "not just a cleaning" in this office!

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