General dental services: Your guiding light to a healthy, beautiful smile

All of our patients benefit from routine check-ups. These check-ups include an examination performed by one of our dentists. We also take X-rays and other scans routinely and as-needed, depending on what is found during your exam. Following your exam, one of our dental hygienists uses their special skills and dental instruments to clean your teeth. These visits are essential to prevent the build-up of disease-causing bacteria, plaque, and tartar. We reduce your risk of developing cavities or gum disease by managing these substances. Check-ups are also an opportunity to identify problems like early signs of enamel erosion or gum inflammation. By identifying and treating problems early, further damage is prevented. We may also recommend additional preventive services that are most appropriate for you. 

No. During regular visits, we also check for strange lumps and bumps on your tongue, the roof of your mouth, inside of your cheek, neck, and other areas. This screening is important to detect pre-cancerous lesions and oral cancers of the mouth and throat. These cancers have a high “cure rate” when detected and treated early, at a localized stage or before the cancer has spread beyond its site of origin. When you close your mouth, we also assess for things like bite imbalances or the relationship between the opposing upper and lower teeth. The health and function of your jaw joints is also evaluated, as Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJD) can be responsible for everything from difficulty chewing food to chronic tension headaches.