A healthy, beautiful smile is a valuable personal asset, and you can keep yours bright and functioning with the help of regular check-ups and cleanings from your Victorville, CA, dentist, Dr. Fahed Hattar! Here at his office, your professional team will work with you to prevent dental problems and fully to treat them if they do develop. Here's what to expect when you come in for a checkup at Dr. Hattar Dental and Orthodontics.
The details of the dental check-up
Each preventive visit begins with a review of medical history and notes any problems or changes you are experiencing.
Your hygienist will then take any scheduled X-rays to look for decay in between teeth and below the gum line. Also, measurements will be taken of your gum pockets, the spaces between each tooth and its attached gums. These measurements will uncover any possible periodontal problems.
Next, your hygienist will clean and polish your teeth, making sure to remove any biofilms (a term referring to the plaque and tartar that forms from the consumption of carbohydrates). While daily brushing and flossing does remove a lot of plaque and tartar, some areas of the mouth are inevitably left a bit unclean by your daily oral hygiene routine. Fortunately, your hygienist's special hand tools are able to take care of these areas.
As a final step, Dr. Hatta will carefully look at your teeth and gums, check for signs of decay/gum disease, assess your dental bite, survey the condition of existing restorations, and perform an oral cancer screening. Dr. Hatta then reviews his findings with each patient, making sure to review any needed restorative work and addressing any cosmetic concerns.
Why are regular check-ups important?
Basic examinations and cleanings prevent big dental problems such as extensive decay, periodontal disease, and tooth loss. Oral cancer can also be detected early, leading to much more successful treatments. Additionally, when you see your dentist often, you develop a friendly, trusting relationship with a health professional who wants all his patients—from kids to senior adults—to have vibrant smiles for their entire lives.
Is it time for your check-up and cleaning?
Please dial (760) 243-3595 today to schedule an appointment with the office team at Dr. Hattar Dental and Orthodontics.