Importance of Regular Dental Checkups

If you want to maintain the health and hygiene of your teeth and gums, regular professional teeth cleanings and dental checkups are an unavoidable must. Visiting your dentist for dental checkups every six months forms an inevitable part of preventative dental health and can help keep tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and other dental problems away.

Why Are Professional Dental Checkups Important? 

Bi-annual dental checkups and tooth cleanings at Northgate Dental help patients achieve healthy, clean teeth, gums, and mouth and encourage good oral health. The dental exams involve examining the teeth, gums, and jaw to detect any signs of tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and underlying issues, if any. Our expert dentists ensure that all your dental concerns are addressed while offering tips to keep the problem from recurring. Besides, the patient will also receive professional teeth cleaning during your visit. This will help prevent gum disease and eliminate plaque and other debris from the teeth surface, between the teeth, and gums.

Some of the dental health problems that a dentist can diagnose during a dental checkup include:

• Tooth decay and cavities
• Early diagnosis of oral cancer and other concerns
• Bone loss
• Gum disease – gingivitis and periodontitis
• Oral infections
• Dental damage, including cracks, chips, or fractures
• Issues with jaw alignment
• Dry mouth
• Lesions on the soft tissues

Advantages of Dental Checkups

Routine dental cleaning and checkups at Northgate Dental can benefit you in the following ways:

Remove tooth stains and discoloration to result in a whiter, brighter smile
Reduce or prevent tooth decay and cavities
Prevent the occurrence of gum disease at its earlier stage, thus reducing the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
Detect the symptoms of oral cancer in the initial stages
Save patients’ money on dental treatments in the long run.
Prevent or fix bad breath

What Does Your Dental Checkup at Northgate Dental Involve?

Oral Exam

Every routine dental checkup at Northgate Dental typically starts with a complete examination of the patient’s oral cavity to detect any signs of oral concerns like plaque, tooth decay, cavities, or gum disease.

Removal of Plaque and Tartar

During your dental checkup, our dentist will remove the accumulated plaque and tartar deposited around the gum line and in between your teeth. This is followed by removing teeth stains and polishing the teeth to result in a clean, bright set of teeth.

Fluoride Treatment

During the fluoride treatment, you will be asked to wear a mouthpiece containing fluoride gel for a minute. This is done to help in the remineralization of teeth, thus reducing the risk of tooth decay.

Detailed Examination

Our dentist will thoroughly examine the patient’s mouth – teeth, tongue, gums, and jaw to detect any suspicious changes or the earlier signs of any dental concerns and issues. The detailed dental examination will be done with the help of x-rays and digital images and plan the treatment in case any abnormalities are detected.

Evaluating Previous Restorations

During your dental visits to Northgate Dental, we will evaluate the condition of your existing crowns, bridges, dental implants, veneers, etc., and repair the restorations that show signs of wear before they get completely damaged.