Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Sachse, TX
Prevent Problems to Preserve Your Smile
Even if you regularly brush and floss your teeth at home, you may miss potential issues. Some areas of your mouth can be challenging to see or access, making it harder to brush and floss them sufficiently. Fortunately, Dr. Rottman provides dental checkups and cleanings that prevent problems and preserve your smile. He has the training and technology needed to quickly identify and address any areas of concern to keep your teeth and gums happy and healthy.
Scheduling an appointment with our team every six months allows us to monitor your condition so that if anything happens, we can act quickly. Continue reading to learn more about what to expect from these routine visits, and feel free to contact us for more information.
Why Choose Sachse Family Dentistry at Woodbridge for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Skilled Dentist with 13+ Years of Experience
- Advanced Technology for Enhanced Comfort
- Insurance Accepted & Flexible Financing Available
Why are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
It’s easy to assume that your teeth and gums are perfectly healthy if you’re not experiencing any immediate issues, and you might be tempted to skip routine checkups. Unfortunately, this puts your oral health at risk. You might have developed cavities or gum disease and not know it, and because dental problems don’t resolve themselves, your condition will only grow worse without professional intervention.
Seeing Dr. Rottman regularly allows him to monitor your mouth so that if there are any areas of concern, he can quickly identify them and suggest potential solutions before they get worse and require more costly treatments to resolve.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
Although it can vary slightly based on your unique circumstances, typically, you can expect your checkup to include:
- Our team will visually check your teeth, gums, bite alignment, and any existing dental work to ensure everything is in good condition.
- Oral cancer screening. This dangerous condition can often be treated if it’s caught early enough, so we screen your soft tissues for early indicators as a standard aspect of your appointment.
- It’s normal to take X-rays at least once annually to ensure that nothing has developed beneath your gumline where we cannot see.
- Treatment plan. If we discover any problems, we’ll recommend appropriate services to remedy them.
- Dr. Rottman will take time to answer any questions you may have about upcoming procedures or your general dental status.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
After your checkup, we’ll also provide a professional cleaning, which usually involves:
- Removing plaque. Our team will gently scrape away any plaque or tartar buildup from between your teeth and along your gums using specialized instruments. This prevents cavities, gum disease, and bad breath.
- Flossing. Next, we’ll thoroughly floss your gums to ensure no bacteria is hidden below the surface.
- Polishing. Finally, we’ll polish your teeth to remove surface stains until they shine.