Dental exams and teeth cleaning in Florida

Even if you haven’t had a dental check-up in years, we’re here to help. We work hard to make you feel comfortable in our office, whether you’re in the waiting area or in our dental chair. We also strive to provide you with the treatment you need, no matter how complex your dental health needs.

Your dentist will check your teeth, gums and mouth for a variety of concerns on your first visit. Some of the issues your dentist will be looking for include:

• Dental decay
• Advanced gum disease
• Oral cancer
• Teeth grinding
• Jawbone loss

We would be delighted to welcome you to our practice. We can’t wait to meet you and develop a long-term partnership with you to help give you the healthy smile of your dreams.

Where Can I Find Teeth Cleaning in Ocoee?

Of course, it’s important to brush and floss your teeth daily at home, but professional deep cleanings at least twice a year are vital too. That’s because only dental professionals are able to remove plaque and built-up calculus that accumulates on teeth over time. Plaque is laden with bacteria, and it sticks to your teeth after you’ve eaten. In most cases, you can remove much of this film of bacteria when you brush your teeth after meals. But, if it’s not removed because you can’t reach it or if you miss a day of brushing, plaque can build up. This build-up develops into a very hard material called calculus. Calculus eats away at your tooth’s enamel, causing dental decay. Only a dental professional has the tools and skills to eliminate this calculus during your dental cleaning.

What Is Gum Disease?

Plaque and calculus can also harm your gums, leading to gingivitis. Considered the first stage of gum disease, gingivitis has many possible symptoms, including:

• Swollen gums
• Gums that bleed when you are brushing or flossing
• Gums that are red and sensitive

If you have any of these symptoms, you likely have gum disease, and you need to seek periodontal treatment right away. If you delay or avoid gum disease treatment, gingivitis can lead to more severe forms of gum disease. As gum disease advances, the disease works its way under the gum line where it can harm your jawbone. This stage is called periodontitis, and it can raise your risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.

Periodontal disease treatment is geared toward your specific level of disease. In many cases, gingivitis can be treated with a simple but thorough professional dental cleaning. More intense therapies are required to treat periodontitis.

How Can I Get Rid of Bad Breath?

Do you frequently have a bad taste in your mouth? Do you cover your mouth when you talk to friends because you’re worried your breath might smell bad? You’re not alone. More than a quarter of Americans suffer from bad breath, also known as halitosis. It’s often caused by the foods you eat, inadequate oral hygiene, tooth decay and gum disease. It can also be caused by medical conditions.

You don’t have to live with bad breath. Professional teeth cleanings can help eliminate the problem when bad breath is a result of bacteria in your mouth. Periodontal disease treatment can also help if your bad breath is caused by gum disease. Having decayed teeth restored can also be a remedy. To help prevent bad breath, we would be happy to provide helpful tips for taking care of your teeth at home. Don’t settle for bad breath that makes you embarrassed to speak in public. Call us for a dental exam today.

Why Does My Exam Include an Oral Cancer Screening?

We genuinely care about your health and wellbeing, and oral cancer is a serious, life-threatening diagnosis affecting nearly 50,000 Americans each year. Because the disease doesn’t show symptoms in its early stages, by the time you detect a suspicious lump, the disease might already have had time to infiltrate other parts of your body. Early detection increases our chances of getting you the effective treatment you need, so our dentist screens you for oral cancer during your first dental exam.

Whether you have concerns about oral cancer or simply need to re-energize your dental health routine, we would be delighted to provide you with the care you need. It all begins with a quick call to our office to schedule a dental exam in Ocoee.