The American Dental Association recommends that you visit your dentist at least twice a year to get a routine examination and cleaning. If you have a history of periodontal disease, you should get your teeth cleaned more often in order to prevent the recurrence of infections or disease.
At Maria Cardenas DMD, We follow the recommendations of the ADA and suggest that you visit our office at least twice a year for your routine dental hygiene and dental health review. Regular dental visits are essential for the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums. And in between those examinations, it’s important that you work to keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. If you need additional help, we may even suggest more frequent visits
WHAT HAPPENS DURING YOUR DENTAL VISIT?
During your routine dental visit your hygienist will perform a throughout exam. Will evaluate the health of your gums, examine for any plaque (plaque build up) , perform head/neck exam, as well as examine your mouth for any tooth decay, indications of any oral cancer, diabetes, or vitamin deficiencies. Your hygienist will also examine your face, bite, saliva and movement of your lower jaw (TMJ).
Next your dental hygienist will complete a routine prophylaxis (Dental Cleaning). This will include:
At the end of your visit your hygienist will provide you with tips on maintaining a happy healthy smile in between visits.
CLINICAL EXAMINATION WITH YOUR DENTIST
After your routine dental hygiene visit is completed, your dentist will receive a report from your hygienist and perform and examination.
Your dentist will assess the health of your teeth and gums by:
Once your examination and cleaning have been performed, your dentist will tell you about the health of your teeth and gums and then make any additional recommendations if needed.
ARE DENTAL CLEANINGS COVER BY DENTAL INSURANCE?
Generally speaking, most dental insurances will provide yearly benefits for standard preventive services.
These preventive services will include: two dental cleanings a year with necessary check up Radiographs and a routine dental examination by a Licensed dentist. At Maria Cardenas DMD we will help our patients identify their benefits in order confirm coverage. Patients are also encouraged to call their insurance carriers to find out in advance what kind of preventive benefits they are eligible for.
THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING REGULAR ARE:
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