Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Dallas, TX
Contact Bear Creek Family Dentistry in Dallas, TX to learn how a dental checkup and cleaning can protect and preserve your smile!
Many people in the DFW metroplex who consistently brush and floss their teeth assume their mouth is healthy, but that's not always true. It's possible to develop hidden issues in places that are hard to see or reach on your own. Thankfully, our Bear Creek Family Dentistry team provides routine maintenance to preserve your smile during standard dental checkups and cleanings. Dental concerns like tooth decay and gum disease often start small and can go unnoticed. Unfortunately, they don't usually resolve themselves and tend to worsen until they're treated. Regular visits give our team the opportunity to catch and address these issues early — saving you time, discomfort, and expense down the road.
The American Dental Association recommends seeing your oral healthcare provider every six months for a routine visit.
Initial examination is performed by a dentist who may request X-rays to evaluate previous dental work and current condition of teeth, gums, and surrounding bone tissue.
Digital X-rays are taken annually to ensure nothing has developed beneath the surface of your gums.
During a checkup, the team updates your medical history, conducts a visual examination of teeth, gums, bite alignment, and existing dental work.
Oral cancer screening is performed by examining tender tissues inside your mouth for early indicators.
Professional cleaning includes removal of plaque, tartar, and bacteria using special instruments from enamel, between teeth, and along gums.
Teeth are polished to remove recent surface stains to complete the appointment.
Flossing is performed during cleaning to clean deeply into the pockets of your gums.