Dental exams and teeth cleaning in Florida

No matter how long it’s been since you’ve last seen a dentist, we strive to make you feel welcome and comfortable in our office. We also provide a comprehensive set of dental services, including treatment for all stages of gum disease, or periodontal disease.

Discover how easy it is to take care of your dental health by calling our office. During your dental exam, our dentist will examine your mouth for important issues such as:

• Oral cancer
• Advanced gum disease
• Tooth decay
• Loss of bone
• Teeth grinding

We would be honored to be your partner on your long-term oral health journey. Contact our office today for an appointment.

Why Do I Need Professional Teeth Cleaning?

Professional teeth cleanings are the only way to remove the sticky plaque and built-up calculus that accumulate on teeth over time. Plaque is laden with millions of bacteria that can usually be brushed and flossed away each day. If you miss a tooth-brushing or can’t reach certain places around your teeth, though, that plaque can harden and build up into calculus. Calculus is a problem because it attacks your tooth enamel and leads to tooth decay. Once you have calculus deposits on your teeth, the only way to get rid of them is to visit your dentist’s office for deep teeth cleaning in Quail Meadows. We usually advise that you have a deep cleaning twice a year to make sure that all plaque and calculus deposits are eliminated.

When you come into our office for a cleaning, our hygienist will check your gums for swelling and scrape away the plaque and calculus. Next, your teeth are brushed with a gritty paste that helps remove any lingering traces of calculus. Your hygienist then thoroughly flosses your teeth before you rinse all remaining debris and paste from your mouth.

What’s the Treatment for Gum Disease?

Periodontal treatment varies according to the stage of disease you’re experiencing. The first stage of gum disease is gingivitis, and it causes gums to bleed during tooth brushing. Treatment for gingivitis usually calls for professional dental cleaning to remove the bacteria-laden plaque and calculus covering your teeth.

If gingivitis is not treated, you will eventually develop a more advanced stage of the disease called periodontitis. With periodontitis, bacteria creeps beneath the gum line. Your gums may become more swollen and you may notice you have some receding gums. Eventually, this disease attacks the bone that keeps your teeth in place, causing the tooth to fall out. Treatment for periodontitis is possible if you catch the disease before it leads to tooth loss, so call us right away for an evaluation.

What Are the Causes of Bad Breath?

Bad breath can suddenly occur at any time, causing embarrassment and making you reluctant to interact with others. Medically referred to as halitosis, bad breath can be a symptom of an important dental or medical condition. That’s why it’s critical that you see our dentist as soon as your bad breath becomes chronic. While the condition may be caused by something you recently ate, consistently bad breath or a feeling that you have a bad taste in your mouth can be an important clue that something else is going on. In many cases, bad breath is caused by gum disease, tooth decay or lackluster oral hygiene. We provide our patients with professional cleanings, treatment for gum disease, and oral hygiene tips to help you restore your fresh breath.

How Does My Dentist Test for Oral Cancer?

Early detection of oral cancer is important because the disease is symptom-less in its early stages. In the time it takes for symptoms to be noticed, the disease can progress to other parts of the body. Because we want you to live a long and healthy life, our dentist performs an oral cancer screening at your first dental exam. During the screening, our dentist will look for bumps, unusual swelling, patches of discoloration and other anomalies on your gums, tongue, cheeks and palate.

We’re honored that you would trust us with your oral health and smile, and we will work hard to provide you with the professional care you deserve. Whether you’re visiting us for your first dental exam in Quail Meadows or you’ve become a long-standing patient, we’re always happy to take your call. Contact us today to schedule your next healthy smile appointment.