Cleanings & Checkups – Newburyport
Maintain a Healthy Smile!
It is our goal to help patients maintain excellent dental health. The best way to achieve this is by scheduling routine dental checkups and cleanings twice a year. During this time, your dentist will thoroughly examine your smile, and your hygienist will ensure that your teeth are perfectly clean. To get started with routine cleanings and checkups, give us a call. We are eager to give your smile the care it deserves.
Why Choose Dental Partners of Newburyport for Cleanings & Checkups?
- Convenient Location
- Friendly, Welcoming Dental Team
- We Welcome Dental Insurance
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
If you aren’t experiencing any dental problems, you might be wondering why you should bother attending cleanings and checkups so often. The truth is that skipping your routine visits can cost you a lot of time, discomfort, and money in the long run. When you attend professional cleanings, your hygienist removes plaque and tartar that could eventually cause cavities and gum disease. Your dentist will also check for existing oral health issues they can be treated in their early stages. When minor problems are left untreated, this is when they worsen. You could end up requiring root canal treatment, a dental crown, or even an extraction if tooth decay goes untreated. By keeping your oral health in excellent shape through these routine visits, you can lower your risk of serious health conditions, like diabetes and heart disease.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
We will begin your appointment by visually examining your teeth, gums, existing dental work, and overall bite. We will also look around your mouth for early signs of oral cancer. Once a year, X-rays are taken of your mouth to ensure that there isn’t a problem going in under the surface that we can’t see. If we come across any issues, we will put together a treatment plan to restore the health of your smile. If you have any questions about your at-home care, this is the perfect time to ask.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Even if you are diligent about your daily brushing and flossing, there will still be some parts of your smile that you can’t reach on your own. There is where your professional dental cleanings come in. During this time, your dental hygienist will use dental instruments to remove plaque and tartar from between the teeth and along the gumline. Removing this will rescue your risk of developing tooth decay, gum disease, and halitosis (bad breath). Your hygienist will also floss your teeth and polish them to reduce the appearance of surface stains.