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What Happens During a Standard Dental Checkup?

What Happens During a Standard Dental Checkup?

11 January 2024

Regular dental visits are essential to your overall dental health. According to Forbes, the majority of dental insurance providers will cover two cleanings per year at a family dentistry. It helps if you know what to expect at these cleanings. If you have dental anxiety at all, knowing what to expect can alleviate some of the discomfort.

Check In

When you first arrive, you'll check in with the receptionist. They will ask you to fill out a patient questionnaire about your dental health and past dental treatments. Other information may be gathered at this time as well. Then you will be called back into an exam room. Here, you'll meet with the hygienist. This professional will oversee your cleaning. They will use various tools to remove tartar from your teeth. Your teeth may need to be scraped, depending on the severity of the tartar build-up. Your teeth will also be cleaned and polished.

X-Rays

Once the cleaning is done, you might have x-rays done on your teeth. X-rays help the dentist to see if any problems are developing. This can be helpful for early intervention.

Dental Exam

After you finish up with the hygienist, the dentist will come in to examine you. They will conduct a complete tooth checkup, and examine the gums, palate, throat, and neck for abnormalities. The X-rays will also be reviewed. The dentist will make recommendations for any work they believe needs to be done as well. The dentist will discuss your oral habits and what you can improve on.

If the dentist finds problems with your teeth, a treatment plan will be developed. This treatment plan may involve getting fillings, crowns, gum treatments for gum disease, or orthodontic care that might be needed. These referrals or appointments will be set up for you as soon as possible. In our experience, it's recommended that you go for a dental check-up and cleaning twice a year. This gives the dentist time to observe any problems that may have been developing. This also makes room for early intervention so that problems don't get worse.

If you're looking for new family dentistry, please contact us today at Raines Over The Rockies Family Dentistry. We are here for your dental needs!

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