Routine Dental Check-Up
SMILES THAT EXUDE HEALTH AND BEAUTY ARE MAINTAINED AND RESTORED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOU
Oral care is a cornerstone of our practice, located in the heart of Visalia, California. Consistent and effective care of the teeth, gums, and mouth is also a true partnership between the team at Smiles4Life Dental and your family. For most healthy patients who are not at risk of developing conditions such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer, a routine dental check-up is sufficient to maintain good oral health that promotes overall health and well-being. Of course, these regular visits must be accompanied by proper, ongoing hygiene at home.
HOME CARE
In general, it is a “must” for you to brush at least twice each day. It is also essential to floss at least daily. Flossing “catches” the particles and other substances that are missed with a standard toothbrush. Our dental hygienists and dentist, Dr. Mehwish Rashid, are happy to demonstrate ways to improve your hygiene game at home. They can also provide samples of products, or suggestions for products, to aid in cleaning your mouth. And do not forget to brush your gums, tongue, and other areas that may harbor bacteria and plaque!
PROFESSIONAL CARE
Even if your gums and teeth “feel fine” and your smile continues to look great, you must visit us for your exam and cleaning at least twice a year. These visits are one of the big reasons your smile continues to be healthy and look attractive. After all, our professional team has the specialized training and tools to remove stubborn substances that cause disease, such as tartar. These substances do not budge with the oral care products you use at home.
It is also crucial to understand that many early forms of conditions, such as gum disease, are “silent” – they either produce no symptoms or very subtle symptoms. It can be easy to ignore occasionally darker-than-usual gums or infrequent sensitivity to cold or sweet drinks. You may have underlying gum disease or tooth decay and not even know it!
For this reason, it is vital for Dr. Rashid to use her knowledge and technologies to pinpoint hidden or early-stage problems. That way, she can recommend treatment problems to halt the progression of the condition before tissues are lost. Conditions that are highly treatable when detected and addressed early include cancers of the lips, mouth, and throat. So, cancer screenings will regularly be included as part of your check-up.
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!
During routine visits, we can also discuss or apply professional preventive products. These include dental sealants to protect decay-prone back teeth from damage. You can avoid the need for costly, time-consuming, and invasive restorative oral procedures. Call (559) 678-9114. Smiles4Life Dental will see you soon at our office in Visalia, CA!