Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Abingdon, VA
Keeping Smiles Clean & Safe
While brushing and flossing are great for your grin, those habits alone can't protect your teeth and gums. Home-based oral care neglects parts of your mouth, putting them at risk of issues. With that said, never fear – just get dental checkups and cleanings in Abingdon! Through regular visits to Dr. Amburgey, you’ll ensure your smile remains strong and healthy. Learn more about them by reading below, or book your next consultation in the coming days!
Why Choose Amburgey Dental for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Top-Rated Dentist in Abingdon
- Advanced Cavity Detection System
- Sedation Dentistry for Nervous Patients
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
It’s crucial that you get regular dental checkups and cleanings, even if they seem dull. Skipping them will cost you (and your oral health) in the long run.
Remember, these periodic visits prevent (and reverse) major oral health issues. Each one removes your smile’s built-up plaque and tartar – elements that cause cavities, gum disease, and so on. Going without checkups and cleanings would thus ruin your grin’s long-term health. By skipping just a few of them, you’d likely accumulate a lot of plaque, suffer from dental emergencies, and more.
You should also note that checkups and cleanings save time and money. After all, an average session only takes an hour and is covered by most dental insurance plans. Skipping one would only lead to more costly and time-consuming procedures later, such as root canals or tooth extractions.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
At a dental checkup at our office, you should expect the following:
- An Oral Exam – Dr. Amburgey (or a hygienist) will perform an oral exam at the start of your checkup. In doing so, we’ll assess your teeth, bite, and prior dental work for issues; we’ll also screen you for oral cancer.
- Dental X-rays – At least once a year, our dental checkups take dental X-rays of your smile. These images let us check your mouth for problems below the surface.
- A Review of Medical History – We update your patient history at each checkup. That way, we can tell if your medications affect your oral health.
- Treatment Plan(s) – If a checkup spots an issue, our team will draft a custom treatment plan for you. We’ll then explain our suggestions to you step by step.
- A Q&A Period – You can ask care-related questions at the end of the checkup.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Following each checkup, we’ll quickly and thoroughly clean your teeth. This process involves the following:
- Plaque Removal – Our hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar between your teeth (and along your gums) with specialized instruments.
- Effective Flossing – As part of your cleaning, we’ll floss between your teeth to remove plaque we may have missed earlier.
- Polishing of Teeth – We’ll polish your teeth to remove minor stains after the cleaning. Afterward, you’ll have a brighter smile than before!
- Fluoride Application – Our hygienist may apply fluoridated gel to your smile during the cleaning. Notably, this gel strengthens enamel and protects it from decay and cavities.