Without routine care at home, and without regular checkup and cleaning visits to our Baxter, MN, office, your kids could develop higher risks of issues like tooth decay, dental infection, premature tooth loss, or gingivitis. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at how we offer preventive care to maintain optimal oral health for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens.
Let’s Address Your Dental Anxiety
Do you feel very nervous about visiting the dentist? If you do, you are not alone at all. In fact, anywhere between 8% and 15% of people in the United States experience some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. However, avoiding care can lead to serious complications. To help manage dental anxiety, your Baxter, MN, dentist will provide nitrous oxide sedation.
When Does Your Smile Need A Periodontal Cleaning?
As we explained in our previous blog, a dental cleaning helps remove plaque and tartar to improve overall oral health, even boosting breath freshness and fighting teeth stains! But what if you have inflammation or the early stages of gum disease? In these situations, your Baxter, MN, dentist may suggest a more thorough treatment with a scaling and root planing!
How Do We Clean Your Teeth?
We’ve talked about the value of an exam, and why you need us to take a close look at your smile every six months, but what about the cleaning? During these same visits, we will use advanced technology to thoroughly clean your teeth, a process that helps improve overall oral health. In today’s blog, your Baxter, MN, dentist will look at the process of removing plaque from your teeth.
What We Look For During Your Checkup
We recommend a routine dental exam about once every six months for patients of all ages, from kids to adults. We understand that these seemingly unimportant visits are often the barrier between you and serious complications, including dental pain and tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Baxter, MN, dentist explains what we look for during your dental checkup!