Why do I need to go to dental clinics?

Think about it your mouth, especially your teeth goes through a lot. You chew on meat, bite your nails, and even tear open a bag of chips. To help maintain your healthy teeth and gums, regular visit to dental offices is important. 

Bear in mind that it is easier to prevent any problems than to cure them.

What happens when I go to a dental clinic?

There are two parts of your visit to the dental clinic: the checkup and the cleaning.

For your checkup, your dentist will survey your mouth for any signs of vitamin deficiency, diabetes, and even oral cancer. 

Expect your dental hygienist to check for cavities or hard calculus (also called tartar).Your gums will be looked at; healthy gums have shallow spaces. The dentist will also perform a head and neck exam and check your mouth, tongue, and throat.

Be sure to tell your dentist of any fear that you might have and of your  dental health   

---sensitivity, cavity, among others.

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What happens during cleaning?

You brush and even floss your teeth. However, these are not enough to keep that smile beautiful. Cleaning is an essential part to your visit, as there maybe tartar and plaque lingering on your teeth and gums. Once you sit in that dental chair, your dentist will use certain tools to remove these from above and below the gum line.

Afterwards, your teeth will be polished, sometime using a gritty paste and small rotating brush, to remove surface stains.  To ensure that your teeth and everything between them are indeed immaculate, your teeth will be flossed.

How often do I need to visit a dental clinic?

Want some healthy pearly whites; scheduling a regular dental checkup every six months will be necessary.

What should I do in-between visits?

Remember to brush your teeth at least twice a day with toothpaste that has fluoride, floss at least once a day, and to gargle with mouth rinse.

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Ask your dentist for recommended brushing and flossing techniques.

For more information or to schedule your next dental checkup, please call (310) 782-6155. You may visit our website at www.cecilialontocdmd.com.