Dental Examination & Teeth Cleaning
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Dental cleanings and exams are the most important preventative procedures that Pershing Family Dental performs to keep your smile in good health. We provide our El Paso patients with comprehensive teeth cleaning treatments that remove plaque, tartar, bacteria, and decay to achieve optimal health for their teeth and gums.
Brushing daily and flossing often helps to keep your teeth looking naturally lighter and healthier, but can only go so far. It’s important that a dental professional examines and cleans your teeth at least twice a year to prevent tooth decay and discoloration which naturally happens over time. Our dental hygienist uses tools that reach deep into your teeth and gums to remove plaque that causes decay, chronic bad breath, and eventually tooth extractions.
Our dental staff and dentist work with patients of all ages to determine dental treatment from examinations and help prevent disease with deep cleanings. After your teeth have been cleaned, flossed, and polished by our hygienist, we will use dental X-rays to determine the state of your teeth and plan out future dental treatment if necessary.
Scaling & Root Planing
If you are suffering from gum disease, you may need to have a scaling and root planing procedure done in order to remove it. Gum and periodontal disease are a serious condition that can lead to bone and tooth loss.
In root scaling and planing, the hygienist will use tools to remove plaque and tartar build-up deep below the gum tissue. The procedure is in-depth and takes longer than your average teeth cleaning. A local sedative may be used to keep you as comfortable as possible. Ultrasound may also be used to break up plaque and tartar deposits.
The dentist will have instructions for you after the procedure to help prevent discomfort or swelling and maintain healthy gums.
Ask Us Anything
Pershing Family Dental would love to answer any of your questions you may have regarding exams and teeth cleanings or any other dental procedures we offer. Give us a call today at (915) 566-3927 or contact us with the form on this page. Our staff is caring, patient, and ready for you to contact us.
5 Benefits of Regular Dental Exams & Teeth Cleaning
Have you had a teeth cleaning in the past year? Exams & professional dental cleanings aren’t just for keeping your smile bright; they could have a significant impact on your general health. Poor oral hygiene has been linked to several serious illnesses including bone loss, cardiovascular disease, strokes, cancers, and many other health problems. A regular dental routine of brushing and flossing at home is essential for a healthy mouth. However, to ensure your teeth are healthy and thoroughly clean, you should schedule regular dental check-ups with your dentist and annual teeth cleanings with your dental hygienist. Here are 5 reasons dental exams & professional teeth cleanings are so important.
A Beautiful Smile
Our dental hygienist at Pershing Family Dental will remove most of the stains that dull and discolor your teeth, so you’ll be left with a more beautiful, whiter smile. Drinking coffee, tea, wine or using tobacco can stain your teeth severely over the years. A dental cleaning can remove built-up stains and leave you with freshly polished teeth for a smile you can be proud to wear in public.
Keep All of Your Teeth
Getting your teeth cleaned regularly will help prevent gum and periodontal disease as you get older in life. Having all of your teeth intact for as long as possible is crucial for a longer life expectancy. Being able to chew healthy foods such as meat and fresh vegetables is essential to keep your body healthy by being able to consume the nutrients, protein, and fiber your body needs.
Save Money
In the long run, regular teeth cleanings not only help your oral health, but they can also save your pocketbook as well. The healthier your mouth is the less chance of needing to pay large amounts of money in the future for costly and extensive dental procedures and treatment.
Boost Overall Health
There’s a direct correlation between your overall health and oral health. Good oral hygiene lowers your risk for certain diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. With regularly scheduled teeth cleaning, the risk of developing unhealthy oral conditions can be reduced. Your risk of developing other diseases is also greatly reduced by regular exams and teeth cleaning. Studies have shown that people who receive regular teeth cleaning and scaling had a 24 percent lower risk of heart attack and 13 percent lower risk of stroke compared to people who didn’t get much dental care.
Early Detection of Illness
Dental exams can also detect signs of disease elsewhere in the body. Infections inside your mouth will eventually cause health problems in other parts of the body and signal diseases such as leukemia and diabetes. Our dentist will also be able to screen you for early detection of dementia, heart health, osteoporosis, and nighttime reflux which can quickly deteriorate your teeth.
You may want to think twice before delaying your next dental exam and teeth cleaning.
Schedule a Teeth Cleaning Today!
Schedule a dental exam and teeth cleaning today by calling us at 915.566.3927, or visiting our Contact Us page. Our dental staff are highly professional and use state-of-the-art equipment right here in our central El Paso, TX dental office. We can answer any questions you have about treatment or financing options available to our patients. Call today!
