Maplebrook Dental - Exam-and-cleaning

Initial Discussion

At the top of every dental exam and cleaning, we will have a quick conversation with you regarding your current oral health and any new symptoms. If you are a new patient, we might go over your health history to determine any particular oral health risks you may face.

The dental exam

A dental exam is essential for detecting and diagnosing potential oral health issues.>

During your dental exam, we’ll evaluate the health of your teeth, gums, tongue, cheek, and the roof of your mouth. For a better look at how your teeth align when you chew or talk, we may take detailed x-rays as well.

The Cleaning

Dental cleanings are essential for managing your oral health and removing plaque and tartar that could affect your teeth, gums, breath, and more.

During the cleaning, our oral hygienist will:

• Scale your teeth. Scaling helps remove plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth and around the gumline.
• Polish and floss your teeth. This process helps remove any stains or leftover food residue from your teeth.
• Apply a fluoride treatment. Fluoride can help manage the risk of developing cavities.

Findings & Next Steps

After the exam, our dentist will be happy to provide you with any findings from the exam and any recommendations that could help improve your health. For example, if you have a cavity, we can schedule a filling appointment to help address that problem.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your oral health, please feel free to let our team know at any point.