Young woman getting dental treatmentTaking care of your smile is a process that will follow you well into your adult life, and the amount of effort your put into care truly does matter. You see, your grin is constantly on the defensive against a host of oral bacteria, germs, and many other concerns. As such, it needs all of the help it could get. While taking care to brush, floss, and use mouthwash at home is certainly the foundation of excellent care, no routine is complete without an in-house checkup and cleaning. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist discusses what to expect from your in-house visit.

In-Office Preventive Care

It goes without saying that among the various areas of dentistry, preventive care is the name of the game. Indeed, advances in technology and dentistry have made it possible to address virtually every concern that presents itself, including cosmetic issues and health-damaging concerns. Preventive dentistry, however, is unique in that it is the only form of dentistry that aims to strengthen your natural protections and, ideally, prevent issues from occurring altogether.

Indeed, dental prevention at home consists of brushing your teeth at least twice daily, flossing after meals, and of course, rinsing using antiseptic mouthwash. Indeed, plaque bacteria are constantly present in the mouth, and it is virtually impossible to rid your grin of them completely. What you can do, however, is keep them at bay.

Although you may be practicing a thorough preventive routine at home, no smile is considered properly protected without considering the influence of your preventive checkup and cleaning. To learn more about what to expect during your preventive visit, reach out to our office today.

Keeping Your Smile Clean

When you come in for your checkup, we will begin by thoroughly examining each of the structures contained in your oral cavity. This is largely because each of these components has influence over your health. As such, we take care to check your teeth, gums, tongue, and other tissues for any signs of threat, damage, or infection.

In addition to your examination, we will provide a thorough cleaning to help remove difficult deposits of plaque or tartar that have developed in the hard-to-clean areas of the mouth. For more information about this process, give our team a call today.

Attend a Visit Twice a Year

Although you may believe that your at-home routine is enough to keep your teeth strong, your routine checkups are an essential step you do not want to overlook. In fact, we recommend attending a checkup at least once every six months or twice a year to ensure no minor issues develop into major concerns.

Learn More Today

Contact Cedar Dental in Cedar Rapids, IA by calling 319-364-7108 to learn about additional treatment we offer to help you protect your natural structures, and schedule your next appointment with our team today.