Be Consistent About Dental Exams And Cleanings

Consistency matters when it comes to preventive dental care, and not just the consistency of your daily routine. As important as at-home smile care is to your long-term oral health, it should not be all that you rely on to keep your teeth and gums healthy. You should also rely on the support that is delivered during routine checkups and cleanings. Our Baxter, MN dentist’s office is happy to meet with patients of all ages in the area to help them stay on top of their smile care. By coming in regularly, you lower your risk for both the onset of of problems and for complications with your oral health that demand more involved care.

Smile Care Can Call For More Than Just Brushing And Flossing

Effective smile care calls for both dependable at-home oral hygiene practices and ongoing visits with your dentist for preventive services. With a good commitment to brushing and flossing, you can have fewer problems with your oral health because you can control plaque and tartar buildup, which makes you less likely to experience cavities or gum disease. However, you may not realize when one of these issues develops, which means it can worsen and cause complications before you see a dentist. You are also limited in your ability to remove tartar buildup, which means you can have a tougher time fully cleaning your teeth without your hygienist’s help.

What To Expect During Your Next Routine Appointment

At your next routine dental visit, we can provide you with a thorough cleaning of your teeth as well as a review of your oral health. During that review, we can let you know if problems like tooth decay or gum disease have developed since your last visit. The good news is that by catching these problems early, we can make sure that they are treated before there are complications. You can also count on care from your hygienist to take care of any tartar buildup that might have formed since your last appointment, which makes problems less likely to occur.

What Will Happen If My Dentist Observes A Problem With Your Oral Health?

In the event that you do have a problem with your smile, we can recommend the appropriate treatment before you have something more serious that needs to be managed. Cavity treatment with a dental filling preserves your tooth structure and oral health while only making minimal changes. A filling will cover the space where decay formed but leave the surrounding tissues unchanged. If you have problems with gingivitis, a thorough cleaning that deals with bacteria below your gum line will help you recover and avoid developing more serious issues with gum disease.

Talk To Your Baxter, MN Dentist About Scheduling A Dental Exam And Cleaning

Through regular dental exams and cleanings, we are able to protect patients against potentially serious smile threats that could form. We can also provide helpful updates so that you continue to avoid difficulties with your well-being. If you would like to find out more, please reach out to your Baxter, MN, dentist, Dr. Roberts, at (218) 454-0523.