Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleaning

As part of your long-term oral care, the team at Sloan & Sloan Dentistry recommend that you visit our dental office once every six months for a cleaning and checkup. While at-home oral care is crucial to keeping your teeth and gums healthy, routine checkups are necessary as well. Comprehensive exams allow us to confirm the current state of your oral health and whether your at-home care is sufficient. We’ll also make sure to remove any plaque and tartar we find. Keep in mind that tartar, or calcified plaque, can only be removed by a dentist.

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride is a common mineral found in the foods we eat, our drinking water, and of course our oral care products like toothpaste and mouth wash. As part of your routine cleaning, we’ll make sure to also perform a routine fluoride application afterward. This treatment not only protects teeth following your cleaning but strengthens tooth enamel and prevents the development of future cavities. It’s especially pertinent for children to receive this treatment as they are generally at higher risk of tooth decay than other groups.

Dental X-Rays

Dental radiographs (x-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected.

Dental x-rays may reveal:

Abscesses or cysts.
Bone loss.
Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.
Decay between the teeth.
Developmental abnormalities.
Poor tooth and root positions.
Problems inside a tooth or below the gum line.
Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!