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Keep Your Smile Healthy with Regular Preventive Care!
At Barr Family Dentistry, we emphasize the importance of regular home oral hygiene to lower your risk of tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and other oral health problems. Regular dental exams and professional cleanings are another essential component of your oral health care routine, helping prevent problems before they develop and addressing any issues early on. Contact our Fort Worth practice to take charge of your oral health today!
How Often Do You Need a Dental Exam and Cleaning?
Most dental professionals recommend dental exams and cleanings every six months. However, Dr. Barr may recommend more frequent visits based on factors such as gum disease, the frequency of cavities, susceptibility to tooth and root decay, and health conditions that elevate the risk of dental disease.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Exams and Cleanings?
Routine dental exams and cleanings offer numerous benefits, including the following:
- Prevention: Routine preventive care lowers the risk of gum disease, cavities, bad breath, and other oral health problems.
- Early Detection: Early detection and treatment help prevent minor oral health concerns from progressing and becoming more serious problems, requiring costly and invasive treatments down the road.
- Better Health: Poor oral health is closely associated with an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other serious health concerns.
- Brighter Smiles: During your visit, we will remove plaque and tartar (calculus) buildup and polish your teeth, leaving them cleaner, fresher, and brighter.
What Can You Expect During Your Dental Exam?
We will start by taking digital x-rays to uncover hidden problems in your smile. Next, we will perform a comprehensive exam to evaluate every aspect of your oral health. We will check for cavities, tooth chips or fractures, and damaged dental work. We will also evaluate your gum health to determine the type of dental cleaning you need.
An important aspect of your dental exam is an oral cancer screening. Dr. Barr places emphasis on this aspect of your exam. That’s because her mother recently battled oral cancer and had to undergo extensive surgery despite having no risk factors, such as smoking. Dr. Barr’s personal connection and her passion for making a difference drive her to educate her patients about the importance of routine oral cancer screenings. The simple, non-invasive checkup can save lives!
Based on your exam, Dr. Barr will create a personalized treatment plan to address immediate needs and recommend preventive measures to maintain your healthy smile.
What Happens During Your Dental Cleaning?
If you have healthy gums, you will require a regular dental cleaning, which involves using an ultrasonic scaler to gently blast away plaque and tartar from your teeth and gum line. We may also recommend a fluoride treatment to prevent tooth decay. Keeping up with your twice-yearly dental cleanings has been shown to significantly reduce your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath.
If we see signs of gum disease, we may recommend a more involved deep cleaning known as scaling and root planing. This involves gently removing plaque and tartar buildup from your teeth and below your gum line and smoothing your tooth roots to promote healing. Dr. Barr will work with you to develop a periodontal maintenance plan to maintain your gum health.
Dental Exams and Cleanings Near Me in Fort Worth, TX
If you haven’t had a dental exam or cleaning in the past six months, we invite you to contact Barr Family Dentistry. Dr. Barr and her dedicated team are committed to offering cutting-edge preventive care to help you maintain healthy, beautiful smiles that last.
Call our office at 817-259-0356 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Barr, or book one online today!