Dental Checkups & Cleanings – New Brighton, MN
Routinely Protecting Your Smile
It might seem simple, but routine checkups and cleanings are the foundation of good oral health. These visits allow us to examine your mouth for existing conditions, screen for issues like oral cancer that are best treated early, and take care of plaque that can’t be eliminated at home. Basically, we’ll monitor your smile and routinely protect your teeth from dangerous bacteria accumulation.
To take full advantage of this service, we recommend scheduling a professional checkup and cleaning every six months. Contact our friendly team today, and we can get your first appointment on the books!
Why Choose Crescent Dental for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Intraoral Camera Provides Diagnostic Accuracy
- CareCredit And In-House Savings Plan Available
- Nitrous Oxide Available For Nervous Patients
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
Dental emergencies like cavities and gum disease might seem to pop up overnight, but the reality is that they often develop gradually.
Checking on your teeth every six months gives us the chance to catch dental complications before they advance far enough to require complex treatment. With regular cleanings, we can use our professional tools to remove hardened bacteria (a.k.a. plaque) that would otherwise not respond to at-home care and cause cavities, gum disease, infection, etc.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
The checkup portion of your visit will look like this:
- Inspecting your teeth, gums, any existing dental work, and bite alignment
- Conducting an oral cancer screening
- At least once per year, taking X-rays to detect harder-to-see problems
- Reviewing our findings with you and creating a treatment plan if necessary
- Answer any questions you might have, including providing tips for at-home care
- Updating your oral health history and list of medications
It might be a low-key process, but it’s an effective one!
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
The cleaning portion is a bit more involved. Rest assured that if you have dental anxiety, we can administer laughing gas to help you feel at ease and foster a positive experience. After making sure you’re comfortable, we will:
- Use our special tools to remove any plaque or tartar
- Give your smile a good polishing
- Floss between your pearly whites
- Finish up with a fluoride treatment if requested