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Dental Cleaning & Exams
Dental Cleanings & Exams in Florence, KY
In addition to maintaining a consistent oral hygiene routine at home, visiting your dentist for regular dental cleanings and exams can help you prevent uncomfortable and dangerous oral health issues. During a dental cleaning and dental exam, your dentist will look for early warning signs of oral health issues. The sooner you begin treating dental and oral health issues, the better. Ignoring them or waiting too long to start treatment can allow these issues to get more serious and dangerous.
At Dental Center of Florence, we recommend annual or biannual dental cleanings and exams in Florence, KY, and the Tri-State area. Our goal is to give you the education and resources you need to take control of your oral health and provide the general dentistry, preventative dentistry, and restorative dentistry services you need to improve your oral health and overall health.
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What Are Dental Deep Cleanings & Dental Exams?
A dental deep cleaning or routine teeth cleaning is an important part of your preventative dental care that only a dentist or dental hygienist can provide. You cannot give yourself a professional dental cleaning at home. During a dental cleaning, we use special tools and procedures to remove plaque, tartar, and buildup from your teeth, including between and behind your teeth. Plaque and tartar can harbor harmful bacteria that can cause bad breath, tooth decay, infection, and dental cavities. We also use an antibacterial mouth rinse to remove harmful bacteria from your mouth.
During a dental exam, we will do a comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums, tongue, and mouth. We will take dental x-rays and look for signs of infection, decay, injury, and damage. We will go over the results of our exam with you and explain our treatment plan. We will also educate you on improving your home oral hygiene routine and preventative dental care options to reduce your risk of future problems.
Benefits of Regular Dental Cleaning & Exams
Getting regular, professional dental teeth cleanings and dental exams can improve your oral and overall health. When you visit us, we can catch early warning signs of problems that would just get worse over time. The biggest benefits of regular dental cleanings and exams are:
- Faster and less stressful than if you put your visit off
- Reduced risk of major oral health issues and health complications
- Reduced risk of uncomfortable or painful symptoms associated with dental emergencies
- Efficient and effective treatment options because we can catch problems in their earliest stages
- Reduced risk of dental cavities, tooth decay, infections, gum disease, bad breath, and tooth loss
- Improve the health and beauty of your smile
- Save time and money by being proactive and getting preventative dental care
Importance of Regular Dental Visits
Visiting our office regularly allows us to make sure your teeth, gums, and mouth are all healthy and provide preventative care. We can catch problems early enough to provide the safest and most effective treatment and reduce your risk of complications. The sooner you get treatment for dental issues, the more likely it is that you can fully recover without any lasting health issues. During your dental exam and teeth cleaning, we will look for signs of:
- Dental cavities
- Tooth decay
- Infection
- Bad breath
- Receding gums
- Bleeding or discolored gums
- Loose teeth
- Broken or damaged teeth
- Missing or loose dental fillings
- Gingivitis or gum disease
How Often Do You Need an Adult Dental Cleaning & Exam?
We recommend that most adults visit us each year or twice a year for a dental cleaning and exam. The frequency of your visits will depend on:
- Your age
- Your oral health
- Your overall health
- Existing dental issues or oral health issues
- Whether you have had restorative dental procedures or orthodontics
- Whether you have gingivitis or gum disease
Why Choose Dental Center of Florence
At Dental Center of Florence, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality dental care in a comfortable environment for patients in the Tri-State area. We have a lot of experience treating patients who have dental fear and anxiety, and we will do everything we can to make your visit stress-free, painless, and comfortable. We want to give you the tools and resources you need to better understand the importance of oral health and take a proactive, preventative approach to your oral health care so that you can avoid dental problems. In addition to dental exams and cleanings, we offer other general dentistry services, including tooth extractions, fillings, root canals, oral cancer screenings, dental sealants, fluoride treatments, and emergency dental care.
Schedule a Dental Exam & Teeth Cleaning Today
If you can’t remember when you last had a professional dental exam and teeth cleaning procedure, it’s probably time to schedule one. Call or contact us online to schedule a dental cleaning and exam in Florence, KY, or the Tri-State area. Our friendly, professional dental team will evaluate the health of your teeth, gums, and mouth and look for early warning signs of dental and oral health issues. If needed, we can recommend preventative and restorative dental services to address concerns or issues and improve your health.
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