Exams, Cleans and Periodontal Disease Maintenance
Fast, Friendly Cleans Make Oral Hygiene Appointment Easy
Noticing a buildup of plaque on your teeth? Gums starting to get red and tender and bleed on
touch? Breath beginning to smell. Signs like these mean it is time to come in for a hygiene
appointment which includes a dental exam and a scale and clean.
Amelia Street Dental Clinic can remove sticky invisible plaque, stubborn calculus and the
unsightly black stains, sending you home with clean gums and sparkling teeth. By coming in
regularly, you can prevent gum disease and tooth decay, protecting and maintaining your oral
health for years to come.
What are Exams and Cleans?
Exams and cleans are the core procedures of routine preventative oral care....
These procedures should be routinely done for every individual and help you
maintain a healthy disease-free mouth and are very rewarding. The 6 monthly
periodic check-up and clean is a part of proactively managing your gum
(periodontal) disease and thus preventing it from establishing. Long term gum
disease results in tooth mobility, gum abscesses and ultimately tooth
loss.
When you schedule an exam and clean, we will examine your teeth and gum for
signs of decay or disease, remove plaque and calculus deposits, and polish your
teeth. Topical Fluoride gel application is also done as a part of preventive
care. Diagnostic intraoral x-rays may be taken during this appointment to
diagnose interdental decay and check for interdental bone loss.
Do You Need to Schedule a Dental Exam or Cleaning?
If you have plaque on your teeth or your gums are inflamed or irritated, ...
it is probably time for an exam and cleaning.
We also recommend that you get a dental exam and cleaning once every six months,
even if your teeth and gums look and feel great.
Doing so will ensure you do not even have to worry about a build-up of plaque
and will go a long way toward preventing gum disease and other oral health
problems.
Benefits of Regular Exams and Cleanings
• Keep tartar and plaque from building up on your teeth. ...
• Prevent an overgrowth of unhealthy bacteria and keep bad breath away.
• Maintain a smooth, white appearance to your teeth for a shining smile.
• Prevent tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease, or treat existing problems
before they get worse.
• Find out early about other health issues that may present oral symptoms.
• Save money. Preventative dental care can reduce your need for invasive,
expensive dental treatments.
• Learn habits for oral self-care that you can practice at home for optimum
dental health.
What to Expect During Your Exam and Clean appointment?
When you come to see us for a routine exam and clean, we will start by doing your
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prevent tooth decay and gum disease with everyday smart dental habits.
dental charting and noting all the teeth that are decayed, filled, chipped, or
missing. We will assess the condition of existing fillings. We will then assess
the status of the gums, the amount of calculus deposits, and the soft tissue
including the oral mucosa, the hard palate, the soft palate and the tongue. We
will perform an initial cancer screen of the lateral borders of the tongue,
floor of the mouth and the throat. We will then take intraoral some intraoral
X-rays. These will allow us to check for decay that might be hard to see or
missed by an intraoral mirror. High-definition intraoral camera are used to take
images to help identify and diagnose the problems. A full mouth
orthopantomograph (OPG) is taken to check for dental pathology in the jaw bones.
This diagnostic Xray is recommended for all Australian Citizens and Permanent
Residents.
Next, our experienced dentist or on of our gentle hygienists will give your
mouth a thorough cleaning, removing plaque and calculus on your teeth and under
your gums. We will get all those hard-to-reach places that are tough to clean at
home on your own each day.
Throughout your visit, or dentist or hygienist will ask you how you are doing
and if there is anything you need. We are here to make your appointment as
comfortable and painless as possible.
We will then polish your teeth to give them that smooth, sparkling finish you
can only get at the dentist’s office. As a final step we will apply a topical
fluoride gel for preventative care.
Finally, your dentist will give your teeth and gums a thorough visual
examination and take intraoral pictures to show you the difference.
We will also answer any questions you have and offer you tips for how you can
How to Maintain Your Oral Health Between Visits
Staying on top of your oral health is simply a matter of daily diligence: ...
• Brush your teeth and gums each day.
• Floss carefully between your teeth.
• Rinse with mouthwash.
• Do not overindulge in sugary foods.
• Do not smoke.
During your appointment, we will offer you personalized advice that will help
you prevent and manage gum disease.
Schedule Your Clean and Hygiene appointment Now
Many people worry about gum disease and tooth decay. But by following best practices at home and scheduling routine exams and cleans, you can enjoy a full, bright smile and healthy teeth and gums for life.