Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Chardon, OH
Making & Keeping Your Smile Safe
Even if your smile feels (and looks) fine for now, that could change sooner than you’d think. You might develop cavities, gum disease, and worse in mere weeks, at least without the proper professional help. Still, there’s good news – our office can provide you with dental checkups and cleanings in Chardon. These regular visits to Drs. Phillips and Titus would help your grin become (or remain) truly healthy. With that said, learn more by reading below or book a consultation soon.
Why Choose Chardon Smile Center for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Dentists with Decades of Experience
- Advanced Dental Detection Technology
- In-Network with Many Dental Insurance Providers
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
While dental checkups and cleanings may seem tedious, they’re crucial to your oral health. Going without them would cost you (and your smile) in the long run.
These visits are the best form of preventive oral care by far. Indeed, each one thoroughly removes your grin’s plaque – the bacterial film that causes cavities, gum disease, etc. Skipping your checkups and cleanings would thus cause your smile to weaken over time. Doing so would lead to a build-up of harmful bacteria, putting you at greater risk of oral pain, dental emergencies, and more.
Furthermore, checkups and cleanings save you time and money. They’re the most cost-effective option because each only lasts an hour and is covered by most dental plans. Meanwhile, refusing them will just lead to expensive and lengthy procedures later – root canals, tooth extractions, etc. These other options would eat more into your budget and schedule.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
Should you see us for a checkup, please expect the following:
- An Oral Exam – At the start of your checkup, your dentist in Chardon (or a hygienist) will perform an oral exam on your smile. This step lets us assess your teeth, bite, and prior dental work for issues; we’ll also screen you for oral cancer.
- Dental X-Rays – Our dental checkups take dental X-Rays of your smile once a year. As for why, the reason is simple: X-rays help us find any hidden problems in your mouth.
- Medical History Review – At any given checkup, our team will take time to update your patient history. We’ll then know whether your medications affect your oral health.
- A Treatment Plan(s) – If a checkup spots an issue, we’ll draft a custom treatment plan for you. We’ll then explain our suggestions to you step by step.
- Some Q&A – To wrap up your checkup, we’ll let you ask a few care-related questions.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
After a checkup, we’ll always (and thoroughly) clean your smile. This process involves the following:
- Removal of Plaque – Using specialized instruments, our hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar between your teeth (and along your gums).
- Effective Flossing – We’ll floss between your teeth during the cleaning, thus removing plaque we may have missed earlier.
- Teeth Polishing – Once we’ve finished the initial cleaning, we’ll polish your teeth to remove minor stains. You’ll then have a brighter smile than before!
- Fluoride Application – Depending on the situation, our hygienist may apply fluoridated gel to your smile. This gel will strengthen your enamel and protect it from decay and cavities.