Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Dallas, TX

Why Choose Daily Smiles Dental for Checkups and Cleanings?

• We See Patients of All Ages
• Accepting & Maximizing Dental Insurance
• Safe & Streamlined Digital X-Rays

Why are Routine Checkups & Cleanings Important?

It’s not uncommon for patients to miss their routine checkups and cleanings because they believe they don’t need them, so long as they maintain good oral hygiene at home. However, many oral health problems can sneak up on you, eventually requiring an emergency visit to your dentist.

The key to maintaining a healthy smile for a lifetime is to attend professional, routine checkups and cleanings twice a year, because these act as a preventive barrier to more severe oral health problems that develop over time. These visits can help keep you out of pain, save you from high out-of-pocket expenses, and help you spot problems that aren’t visible to the naked eye, like oral cancer, tooth infections, and impacted wisdom teeth.

Ideal Candidates for Dental Sealants

Although dental sealants can be applied on and be beneficial for patients of any age, they are especially helpful for children. After all, youngsters are still in the process of learning how to care for their teeth properly. According to the CDC, about 20 percent of children between ages 5 and 11 have at least one untreated cavity, and 78 percent of Americans have experienced at least one cavity before age 17.

Unlike adults who have learned to vocalize their discomfort, children can struggle to communicate when they have painful toothaches from decay. As a result, their quality of life and performance in everyday tasks can suffer. For example, studies have shown that children who have poor oral health tend to earn lower grades than those with good oral health, most likely because focusing becomes much more challenging with tooth pain. Also, school children lose millions of hours every year to addressing oral problems, depriving them of the opportunity to learn. Your child’s eating, socializing, and playing can also be impacted by untreated cavities. 

As soon as your child’s premolars and molars have come in, you should consider dental sealants from our dental experts. This step for your child during this cavity-prone time in life could prevent them from having to go through the ill effects of tooth decay, giving them more ideal circumstances to succeed in learning, social interactions, and mental health.

What Can You Expect During a Checkup?

Your dental checkup in Dallas will likely include the following:

• Your dental checkup in Dallas will likely include the following: To better understand your health and habits, your dentist will gather a medical and oral health history from you, along with a list of your medications.
• Teeth & Gum Examination: Your dentist will examine your teeth, check for signs of gum disease, make sure your bite is even, and ensure that any existing dental work is still in good shape.
• Oral Cancer Screening: During your examination, your dentist will also conduct an oral cancer screening, where they’ll do a physical investigation of your oral tissues, tongue, throat, and neck in search of signs of the disease.
• X-Rays: At least once a year, a dental assistant will capture digital X-rays of your mouth to make sure that the roots of your teeth are healthy.
• Treatment Planning: If any issues are spotted during your checkup, your dentist will provide you with a treatment plan to address them so they don’t impact your smile permanently.
• Q&A with Your Dentist: Finally, you’ll have an opportunity to ask your dentist any questions you may have.

What Can You Expect During a Professional Cleaning?

There are three parts to your professional dental cleaning, which will be conducted by a skilled dental hygienist. First, they’ll scale your teeth, which involves using a special instrument to remove any plaque and tartar accumulation in hard-to-reach areas of the mouth that you may not have been able to access with your toothbrush. This will also help prevent common oral health problems, like cavities and gum disease, from developing. After your teeth have been scaled, they’ll floss between each of them and use a special polishing agent, called prophylaxis paste, to remove any surface stains.