Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Rowlett, TX
Keep Your Family’s Smiles Healthy
Many oral health issues such as gum disease and tooth decay can be imperceptibly small when they first develop, and treating these problems early can save you and your family a great deal of money and suffering. Thankfully, the team at Sweet Family Dentistry is trained and equipped to perform top-notch routine dental services that can help keep you and your loved ones in excellent oral health for life. Here’s why it’s best to schedule dental exams and cleanings at our Rowlett office twice a year, but please feel free to contact our staff if you’d like to know more.
Why Choose Sweet Family Dentistry for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Skilled and Compassionate Dental Team
- Keep Your Family’s Smiles in Excellent Shape
- Insurance Welcomed
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
While it might be tempting to neglect seeing your dentist if your mouth is feeling fine, skipping regular exams and cleanings can cost you in the long run. These appointments remove accumulations of harmful germs from areas of the mouth that cannot be reached with at-home oral hygiene methods, which can prevent painful dental problems that require costly treatments to resolve. Insurance plans typically cover routine exams and cleanings completely, but restorative work such as fillings, root canals, and tooth replacements are usually covered by only about 50%. Poor oral health is also associated with overall health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and secondary infections like pneumonia and sepsis, so regular preventive care may help reduce your risk of developing these conditions.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
During your dental checkup, our team will visually inspect your teeth, soft tissues, and existing dental work to check for issues like tartar, gum disease, tooth decay, and oral cancer, and we typically take X-rays once a year to check for internal problems. If we find anything abnormal, we’ll design a customized treatment plan to address the issue. We’ll take the time to answer any questions you have about your treatment or hygiene habits, and we’ll also carefully update and review your medical history and list of medications.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Even if you practice the most excellent oral hygiene possible at home, you still won’t be able to clean certain parts of your mouth. Routine dental cleanings serve to remove plaque and tartar from these areas with special instruments to reduce your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. We’ll then polish and floss your teeth to remove minor stains and debris. If necessary, we can also administer a fluoride treatment to help reinforce your enamel.