Keep a Fresh, Healthy Mouth With Dental Cleanings & Exams in Seekonk, MA
The best way to reduce risk of dental problems is to visit your Seekonk, MA dentist for regular dental cleanings and exams. These routine visits at Perfect Smiles can keep you clear of nagging problems like tooth decay and gum disease and keep your smile bright and healthy.
Doctor Mary Jane Miranda on Dental Cleanings and Exams
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Regular care at the office is extremely important. What most people don't realize is that coming in for your regular hygiene visit can help prevent a multitude of different problems, both in your mouth and systemically.
We're now seeing different studies that are showing us that there are links to periodontal disease with heart disease, which is a major concern for most people.
Brushing and flossing, while that's really good do to, obviously, on a daily basis, it does not clean your teeth to the extent that a dental professional would be able to do.
It's really important to come in at least at an every six-month interval, if not more, depending on what's recommended by your individual dentist, to help prevent these types of problems from happening, things like periodontal disease, or often referred to as gum disease.
Give yourself peace of mind about your smile by scheduling a cleaning today. Book an appointment by calling 508-336-3655.
You Deserve a Clean, Beautiful Smile
A major aspect of your oral health routine should include visiting a dentist every six months for cleanings and exams. These preventive dental appointments allow us to assess your entire mouth for early signs of problems like dental decay, gum disease, and even oral cancer.
Our first step during your visit is to take digital images of your teeth and oral cavity. We’ll then clean your teeth and gums to remove harmful bacteria, plaque, and tartar buildup and polish your teeth to reduce the risk of plaque sticking to the surfaces. To help better assess the health of your mouth, we use:
- Intraoral Cameras – These cameras capture detailed pictures of your teeth and gums to help identify problem areas in your mouth. These photos also allow us to educate you with hygiene tips or to explain any restorative dentistry treatments we may recommend.
- Laser Cavity Detectors – These devices allow us to locate the even the tiniest signs of decay in your mouth.
Why We Do That Extra Exam
Our regular dental cleanings and exams include reviewing your mouth for signs of oral cancers. Those who drink or use tobacco regularly face the highest risk of oral cancer. Studies have found that people who drink heavily and smoke face a nearly 100 times greater risk!
However, we still don’t know every cause of oral cancer, so it’s important to have your dentist screen for abnormalities in your mouth. The good news is that oral cancer can be curable with early detection.
If you haven’t scheduled your family’s dental cleanings and exams this year, call our Seekonk dentist office today to book your visit, 508-336-3655. You’ll feel relaxed during your exam, thanks to TVs, blankets, heated massage chairs, and even sedation if needed.