Dental exams and teeth cleaning in Florida

We’re a respected dental practice that is passionate about helping you feel pride in your smile and confidence in your oral health. Our full range of dental services is designed to address nearly every need of our patients, from regular teeth cleanings that keep plaque and calculus from building up on teeth to oral cancer screenings.

Whether you’ve had a dental exam six months ago or six years ago, we welcome you to our office. We will do everything in our power to make you feel comfortable from the minute you call our office and walk in our door. Our team of professionals is compassionate, respectful and dedicated to helping you feel relaxed throughout your treatment, too, so you can put away any prior dental anxiety worries.

During your first visit to our practice, our dentist will thoroughly examine your mouth, gums and teeth. Our dentist will be looking for a variety of potential issues that need to be addressed to improve your overall oral health, such as advanced gum disease, tooth decay, teeth grinding, loss of bone in the jaw, and oral cancer, among other things. If any issues are identified during this dental exam, our dentist will develop a treatment plan so you know what to expect from future visits.

We’re grateful to have created a long-lasting partnership with many of our patients, and we hope to develop a similarly trusting bond with you. Contact us today to schedule your appointment with our experienced dentist.

How Is Professional Teeth Cleaning Different from At-Home Cleaning?

Brushing and flossing your teeth daily is important, but it can’t eliminate all of the bacteria that leads to dental decay. When you eat or drink something, a film of bacteria called plaque is left coating your teeth. In most cases, daily brushing and flossing will remove the majority of this bacteria. If some of this bacteria lingers, it can turn into calculus. Calculus is a hard material that attacks your tooth enamel and causes tooth decay. Only a dental professional has the tools and experience to eliminate this accumulated calculus during your professional teeth cleaning in Sarasota.

How Does Gum Disease Happen and How’s It Treated?

Gum disease is caused by the millions of bacteria found in plaque and built-up calculus. If you notice that your gums are swollen, sensitive, red or bleed when you brush your teeth, the chances are good that you have an early stage of gum disease called gingivitis. Gingivitis can be treated with a professional cleaning, so it’s an easily addressed condition.

If you don’t seek treatment right away, though, your gum disease may progress to a much more serious condition called periodontitis. With periodontitis, the disease travels below the gum line where it can harm your tooth’s underlying bone structure. You may also notice that you develop receding gums with periodontitis. Gum disease treatment for periodontitis can take many forms, but it often begins with scaling and root planing sessions to scrape the plaque and calculus from beneath your gum line.

What Can I Do About My Bad Breath?

There are often many things we can do to help eliminate your bad breath, so there’s no need to suffer from the problem. The best remedy for your bad breath depends on the causes of the condition. Often referred to as halitosis, bad breath can be caused by numerous issues, from the foods you eat to gum disease. It can also be caused by medical issues such as dry mouth.

If your gum disease is the cause of your halitosis, our dentist may recommend professional teeth cleanings, periodontal treatment and therapies that help eliminate the bacteria in your mouth. We want you to feel confident when you speak with other people, and we’re committed to helping you remedy your bad breath quickly.

When Does My Dentist Test for Oral Cancer?

Our dentist will perform an oral cancer screening at your first dental exam. During the screening, our dentist will carefully examine your gums, inner cheeks, upper and lower palate, tongue and throat for any warning signs. These signs can take the form of bumps, patches of discoloration, areas of unusual looking tissue, uncharacteristic swelling and other abnormalities. These screenings are important because early stages of oral cancer are often symptom-free. Detecting the disease early allows you to begin treatment before the disease worsens.

For all of your dental health needs, including a deep dental cleaning and dental exam in Sarasota, we’re just a phone call away. We can’t wait to hear from you.