Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Frederick, MD
Helping Your Smile Stay Safe
Daily brushing and flossing are great hygiene habits, but they won't protect your grin on their own. Your toothbrush and floss will neglect parts of your mouth over time, risking your smile's health. The good news is that dental checkups and cleanings in Frederick can pick up the slack. By attending these visits (at least) every six months, you’d keep your teeth and gums strong for a lifetime. Learn more about them by reading below or book your consultation today!
Why Choose My Frederick Dentist for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Dentists with 10+ Years of Experience
- Advanced Dental Diagnostic Tools
- Nitrous Oxide for Nervous Patients
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
While they may seem tedious, you must get regular dental checkups and cleanings. Skipping them would cost you (and your smile) in the long run.
Don’t forget that these visits prevent big oral health problems. Since each one removes your built-up plaque and tartar, they make cavities, gum disease, and similar issues much less likely. That means going without dental checkups (and cleanings) would ruin your smile’s long-term health. If you skip the sessions, massive plaque buildup will lead to dental emergencies and other bodily conditions.
It’s also worth noting how checkups and cleanings save you time and money. An average session takes an hour and allows full coverage from dental insurance, so it won’t drain your resources. Meanwhile, skipping your checkups would lead to costly and time-consuming procedures later.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
When you attend a dental checkup at our office, you’ll experience:
- An Oral Exam – We’ll perform an oral exam near the start of your checkup. In doing so, we’ll assess your teeth, bite, and prior dental work for issues; we’ll also screen you for oral cancer.
- Dental X-rays – Our dental checkups take dental X-rays at least once a year. That way, we can check your smile for problems below the surface.
- A Review of Medical History – Aziz and Hong update your patient history at each checkup. By doing so, they’re able to tell if your medications affect your oral health.
- Treatment Plan(s) – If our checkup spots a potential issue, we’ll draft a custom treatment plan for you. We can then explain our suggestions to you step-by-step.
- A Q&A Period – You can ask us care-related questions at the end of the checkup.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Because brushing and flossing aren’t enough, we clean your teeth after each checkup. This cleaning tends to involve:
- Plaque Removal – Using specialized instruments, our hygienist removes the plaque (and tartar) between your teeth and along your gums.
- Some Flossing – Our team flosses between your teeth as part of the cleaning, ensuring we remove any plaque we may have missed earlier.
- Teeth Polishing – We’ll polish your teeth to remove minor stains after the cleaning. After it’s done, you’ll have a brighter smile than before!
- Fluoride Application – Depending on your needs, we may apply fluoridated gel at the end of your teeth cleaning. This gel strengthens enamel and protects it from decay and cavities.