Dental Cleanings with Dr. Sprouse
Some people think that their teeth will remain beautiful as long as they brush and floss regularly. But, even if you have impeccable oral hygiene, your routine doesn’t come close to professional dental cleanings. Your dentist will be able to clean the hard to reach spots between your teeth as well as mitigate the tougher plaque build-up.
For most of our patients, we recommend coming in for regular six-month visits. However, some clients are more susceptible to plaque build-up, which leads to solidified tartar and needs professional removal with specific tools. Generally, we recommend these patients to come in a bit more often to prevent both pain and the high expenses of restorative dentistry. When you visit us, we promise to have your smile looking and feeling shiny and new again.
During the dental cleaning, we promise to use only professional-grade tools worthy of your smile. First, your dental hygienist uses a dental scraper to take away most of the plaque and tartar. Then, we’ll use an ultrasonic tool to blast away any remaining tartar. After your teeth are shiny and clean, we will use a special instrument to remove the bacteria in your gum line. Though dental cleanings may not be your favorite experience, you’ll leave our office with that amazing, smooth feeling you love.
Dental Exams in Marietta
Every time you visit, your dentist will take extra time to completely inspect your mouth after your cleaning. To ensure that we don’t miss anything, we will look closely at each tooth and your gums surrounding each tooth. With this inspection, we can catch cavities and gum disease at an early stage. In other words, you’ll experience less pain and discomfort.
At least once a year, we will also take an x-ray to further inspect your smile. This not only allows us to catch smaller cavities but it also shows us the movement in your teeth. If your teeth become misaligned, cosmetic dentistry or orthodontic work may help to regain functionality.
Catching problems early can reduce your physical pain and financial commitments down the line. That’s why we inspect your teeth every visit and take x-rays every other time you come in. To ensure you don’t develop any serious issues, schedule appointments regularly with your general dentist.
Keep Your Smile Healthy at Home
Visiting your dentist every six months isn’t quite enough to keep your pearly whites, well, pearly and white. For optimal at-home oral health, make sure you brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss daily. If you eat sugary or chewy foods, it doesn’t hurt to brush and floss more often, as needed.
When you visit us, we’ll see where you have plaque and bacterial buildup. After your exam, we can show you which areas need improvement and give you oral health tips. With better oral hygiene, you’ll reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease, keeping your smile beautiful and functional.
Schedule a Comfortable Dental Cleaning with Your Dentist in Marietta
If you need a dental cleaning and exam, then come see Rory B. Sprouse DMD. Our team, right here in Marietta, prevents bigger issues by keeping your teeth and gums clean. To schedule an appointment, give us a call at (770) 973-1380.
