Dental Checkups & Cleanings – Tucson, AZ
Helping Smiles Get (or Stay) Healthy
However much you brush, floss, and rinse, those habits alone won’t protect your smile. They can still let bacteria creep in and cause oral problems like cavities and even infections. That being said, our office has the solution to this situation: dental checkups and cleanings in Tucson! These sessions fill the gaps left by home oral care, protecting your grin’s overall stability. For more details on how they work, please keep reading or book your consultation today.
Why Choose Jay R. Lopez, DDS, PC for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- A Dentist with 25+ Years of Experience
- Advanced Diagnostic Tools Available
- Sedation Dentistry for Nervous Patients
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
In the end, everyone needs dental checkups and cleanings to protect their oral health. Skipping these visits leads to problems that lower one's quality of life.
As the premier form of preventive oral care, checkups and cleanings do more than simple brushing and flossing can. They remove harmful plaque – the bacterial film that irritates teeth and gums – from your mouth’s truly hard-to-reach areas. Given these facts, going without checkups would greatly weaken your smile; you’d end up with plaque and tartar that cause pain and dental emergencies.
Checkups and cleanings are also good for your budget and schedule. They enjoy full coverage from dental plans and only last an hour, so they save you both money and time. Being without them, meanwhile, would force you to get expensive and time-consuming services later. Examples include root canals, tooth extractions, and more, all of which take longer and cost more than checkups.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
During each dental checkup at our office, you can expect the following:
- An Oral Exam – A hygienist will start your checkup with a brief (but thorough) oral exam. This step assesses your teeth, bite, and prior dental work for issues, as well as screens you for oral cancer.
- Dental X-Rays – Your oral exam with us will feature dental X-rays at least once a year. Through these images, we can find hidden problems with your mouth.
- Review of Medical History – At each checkup, we’ll update your patient/medical history. Doing so lets us see if past illnesses or medicines affect your oral health.
- A Treatment Plan – If we detect anything amiss, our team will draft a custom treatment plan for you. Dr. Lopez will even explain his suggestions to you step by step.
- A Brief Q&A – You’ll have a chance to ask us care-related questions at the end of your checkup.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Following a checkup, our team will always give you an excellent dental cleaning. This work involves elements like:
- Removal of Plaque – The hygienist(s) will use special tools to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth (and along your gums).
- Flossing – During the cleaning, the hygienist will floss between your teeth to rid you of plaque we might’ve missed earlier.
- Polishing of Teeth– We’ll polish your teeth after the initial cleaning to help your smile shine. The result will be enamel that looks visibly whiter.
- Fluoride Application – To conclude your cleaning, we may apply fluoridated gel to your smile. This gel will strengthen your enamel to better resist decay and cavities.