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AppointmentDental Checkups & Cleanings | Norton Shores, MI
Preventing Dental Problems to Improve Lives
The early stages of oral infections like gum disease and tooth decay are often completely unnoticeable to untrained eyes. That’s why the American Dental Association recommends seeing your dentist at least twice a year for routine dental checkups and cleanings. At Laketown Family Dental, we ensure that each patient receives every courtesy while our team evaluates their oral health, cleans away built-up plaque and food debris, and corrects any problems in their early stages. We’ll also provide you with advice as to how to practice better oral care at home. Here’s a quick guide to dental checkups and cleanings at our Norton Shores office, but please contact us online if you have any questions.
Why Choose Laketown Family Dental for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Experienced and Compassionate Dentists
- Prevent Serious Oral Health Problems
- Financing Options Available
Why are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
While you may be tempted to skip your routine dental appointments when your teeth are feeling fine, doing this can lead to serious consequences. Cavities and gum disease can be all but imperceptible in their early stages, and you may only notice symptoms after they start causing dental emergencies and permanent damage. To make things worse, poor oral health is linked to serious overall health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. While most insurance plans completely cover two checkups and cleanings every year, they usually cover restorative treatments like fillings and crowns by only about fifty percent, so visiting us for routine checkups and cleanings can save you from much suffering as well as expense in the long run.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
During your dental checkup, our dentist will evaluate your gums, teeth, existing dental work, and bite alignment and screen your soft tissues for oral cancer. You can also expect to receive X-rays at least once a year so we can check for problems under the surface. If we find any problems, we will develop a suitable treatment plan to correct them. We will also review and update your medical history and list of medications in case anything noted there can affect your oral health and take the time to answer any questions about your treatment or oral hygiene routine.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Even with excellent oral hygiene at home, it is impossible to completely clean your mouth without professional assistance. Dental cleaning involves our hygienist using special tools to remove plaque and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth as well as between them and along your gumline, reducing your risk of gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath. Afterward, your teeth will be flossed and polished to lift minor surface stains. You may also receive fluoride treatment to strengthen your smile and prevent dental infections.