Step up Your Preventive Dental Care with Dental Exams and Cleanings
Do you brush and floss your teeth daily? Congratulations! Optimal oral health starts with at-home oral hygiene. However, you still need the help of a dentist with routine dental exams and cleanings. Oral hygiene visits allow us to screen your oral health and detect and treat oral issues before they escalate.
Are you due for your oral exam visit in Berwyn, Illinois? Schedule an appointment with Westwyn Dental LLC and enjoy thorough check-ups and cleanings with Dr. Connor Schroyer and Dr. Isabella Duarte.
What does a routine dental exam entail?
Our dental check-ups are thorough, but expect a seamless and painless experience. Each dental exam takes about 60-90 minutes to ensure we leave nothing to chance. Although each patient is unique, a typical oral wellness visit entails:
- Medical history: We’ll inquire into your medical and dental history for all new patients to help tailor your dental experience.Â
- Dental exam: We’ll assess your teeth, gums, and other oral structures for signs of decay, gum disease, failing dental work, etc.Â
- Oral cancer screening: The dentist will inspect your tongue, inner cheeks, gums, and throat for signs of oral cancer. Mouth cancer screenings allow for early detection, potentially saving a life.Â
- Digital X-rays: Our visual exams are detailed, but not everything is visible to the naked eye. Your oral exam may involve digital X-rays to unearth cysts, tumors, impacted teeth, bone loss, and other hidden issues.
- Dental cleaning: We’ll discuss the findings of your dental exams and devise a treatment plan to restore your oral health. Your plan will probably include dental cleaning to remove plaque and tartar from the mouth surfaces that your toothbrush can’t reach. After cleaning, we’ll polish your teeth to remove surface stains for a smooth, shiny appearance.
We recommend routine dental cleanings every six months. However, patients at risk of gum disease or decay may require more frequent visits. Our dental team will schedule your appointments with your oral health needs in mind.
What are the benefits of routine dental check-ups and cleanings?
You shouldn’t only visit the dentist when in pain or have an apparent oral problem. Make routine dental check-ups part of your oral dental care and enjoy the following benefits.
- Early detection: Dentists are trained to identify even the most subtle changes in your mouth. Discovering issues early on results in less invasive dental treatments.Â
- Prevention: Dental cleanings eliminate plaque and tartar, protecting your smile from tooth decay, gum infections, and bad breath (halitosis).Â
- Better aesthetics: Removing surface stains and unsightly tartar keeps your smile healthy and radiant.Â
- Cost-effectiveness: Prevention is better than cure. Protecting your smile from decay, gum disease, and other issues saves you from costly treatments.
- Improved systemic health: Your mouth is the “gateway” to your entire body. Keeping it healthy protects your overall well-being from heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and other complications associated with oral issues like periodontal disease.
Is it time to schedule your oral hygiene visit?
Take control of your dental health with regular oral wellness visits! Routine check-ups and cleanings near Berwyn, IL, prevent dental issues before they become significant problems. Call (708) 797-9377 and schedule your oral wellness visit with Westwyn Dental LLC.
