Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Weatherford, TX
Where Smiles Get a Fresh Start
Twice-annual dental checkups and cleanings in Weatherford are important if you want to improve your oral health, but these visits are about more than just checking for cavities and giving your teeth a healthy polish. They are where your smile can get a fresh start. Not only does our team thoroughly evaluate your teeth, gums, bite, and orofacial structures, but we also check for oral cancer and spend time providing patient education so that you can learn how to better care for your smile while at home. If it has been more than six months since your last checkup and cleaning, give our office a call to schedule an appointment today.
Why Choose Beacon Dentistry of Weatherford for Dental Checkups and Cleanings?
- Real-Time, Enhanced Smile Viewing with Intraoral Cameras
- Experienced Dentists Who Put Patients’ Needs First
- Dental Savings Plan Available for Uninsured Patients
Why are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
It’s natural to think that if you feel no pain or experience no issues, there’s no need to visit the dentist’s office. This mindset seems to have been ingrained in many of us, especially since we often don’t visit a doctor unless something is wrong.
However, dentistry is different. Prevention is essential if cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, bite misalignment, and other common problems are to be avoided. This is why dental insurance companies build their plans to provide the greatest level of coverage (80-100%) for preventive care (i.e., dental exams, dental cleanings, X-rays, etc.).
By taking a proactive step to minimize your chances of developing more serious oral health issues, you not only save money but also maintain a damage- and decay-free smile year-round. As a result, you’ll also benefit from how a healthy set of teeth and gums impacts your whole body. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, neurological decline, and much more are commonly linked to poor dental health, so keeping up with your six-month visits has far greater advantages than you realize.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
When arriving for a dental checkup at our dental office in Weatherford, you can expect the following to occur:
- You will be escorted to a treatment room where one of our assistants or hygienists will take digital X-rays and other similar scans to retrieve a complete view of your oral anatomy (i.e., teeth and gums) above and below the gumline.
- You will have your teeth and gums fully examined, complete with periodontal charting to determine if gum disease might exist.
- One of our dentists will come in to perform an oral cancer screening, checking your mouth, neck, and other orofacial structures for abnormalities (i.e., lesions, discoloration, etc.) before reviewing your X-rays and conducting a full examination of your teeth and gums.
- We will discuss any potential treatment plan that will be required should we find signs of cavities, gum disease, or any other harmful dental problem.
- We will answer your questions about treatment and what you can expect.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Apart from your dental checkup, you will also receive a professional cleaning that includes one of our hygienists:
- Using special instruments to remove any hardened plaque and tartar from your teeth and around your gumline.
- Polishing your pearly whites to remove surface stains and leave your teeth feeling smoother and healthier than before.
- Flossing between your teeth to remove any bacteria that might otherwise try to cause decay or gum disease.
- Offering fluoride treatment to better protect your teeth between appointments.
- Offering helpful tips to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly at home.