Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Merrillville, IN
Keeping Teeth & Gums Healthy
You should certainly clean your smile with brushing and flossing, but those habits aren’t enough. All on their own, they’ll leave you with a moderate risk of cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues. The good news is that we offer the ideal addition: dental checkups and cleanings in Merrillville! These visits bolster your oral hygiene at home, keeping your grin stable and strong. To learn more about them, just keep reading or book an appointment to see us.
Why Choose United Dental Centers of Merrillville for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Dental Team with Years of Experience
- All Ages Welcome
- Family-Friendly Environment
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
You need regular dental checkups and cleanings to protect your oral health. Without them, your smile will suffer issues that lower your long-term quality of life.
Checkups and cleanings are top-tier preventive oral care, so much so that they beat out brushing and flossing. These sessions thoroughly remove your mouth’s plaque – the bacterial film that irritates teeth and gums – in ways you can’t match at home. As such, skipping checkups and cleanings would greatly weaken your grin; doing so causes bacterial buildup that leads to pain and dental emergencies.
Of course, checkups and cleanings also save you money and time. These appointments enjoy coverage from dental plans and only last an hour each, so they’re quite economical. To go without them would mean having to get expensive and time-consuming care later. For instance, you may have to get root canals, tooth extractions, or so on, which take longer and cost more than checkups.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
Should you see us for a dental checkup, you can expect the following at your visit:
- An Oral Exam – One of our hygienists will start your checkup with a brief (but thorough) oral exam. Through this assessment, we’ll check your teeth, bite, and prior dental work for issues; we’ll also screen you for oral cancer.
- Dental X-Rays – At least once a year, your oral exam will feature dental X-rays. These images help us find hidden problems with your mouth.
- Review of Medical History – We always update your patient/medical history during each checkup. That way, we can see if past illnesses or medicines affect your oral health.
- A Treatment Plan – We’ll draft a custom treatment plan for you if we detect anything amiss. Furthermore, our dentists will explain their suggestions to you step by step.
- A Brief Q&A – At the end of your checkup, you’ll have a chance to ask us care-related questions.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Our team will give you an excellent dental cleaning after your checkup. For this work, you should expect:
- Plaque Removal – Using special tools, the hygienist(s) will get rid of plaque and tartar from your teeth (and along your gums).
- Proper Flossing – The hygienist will floss between your teeth during the cleaning, thus removing plaque we might’ve missed earlier.
- Teeth Polishing – To help your smile shine, we’ll polish your teeth after the initial cleaning. The result will be enamel that looks visibly whiter.
- Fluoride Application – We may apply fluoridated gel to your smile amidst the cleaning. When applied, the gel will strengthen your enamel so it can resist decay and cavities.
