What steps do you take to protect your smile? The oral hygiene habits you perform each day form the basis for your care, but regular checkups are necessary to catch threats you cannot see on your own. If it has been a while since your last checkup, there is always time to schedule a cleaning and exam to get back on track. We can help remove bacterial deposits that you cannot handle on your own and alert you when cavities or other harms appear. By taking regular X-rays of your oral structures, we create a dental record that highlights whenever any changes appear. This means that taking an hour out of your day every six months can greatly prevent the need for more intensive restorative procedures further down the line.
At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry, we are your partner when it comes to healthy smiles. This means combining at-home preventive efforts with regular checkups to observe and report any concerns that require additional support. If we detect a cavity, we can place a filling in the same visit. If we find something more substantial, we work with you to plan a follow-up restorative procedure.
Making Your Smile A Priority
Enjoying a healthy smile is easier with professional assistance. While brushing and flossing each day is necessary to remove bacteria that cause decay and disease, you need the eye of your dentist to see activity that you cannot see at home. This approach preserves your healthy oral tissues instead of requiring more expensive, time-intensive repair work. When you understand the symptoms of common oral health problems, you can schedule an immediate checkup more quickly. If you experience sore gums, chronic bad breath, or bleeding when you brush, let us know right away. This can indicate a gum infection that we can help you get under control.
Scaling And Root Planing Gum Therapy
Detecting gum disease symptoms early in their arrival can lead to a reversal of the infection, but when bacteria reach your jawbone, you require periodontal maintenance for life. This treatment can peel back your gums to clean the entirety of your tooth’s root, allowing the tissue to reattach. As your gums heal, your symptoms subside, and the active infection goes away. Left untreated, gum disease is the primary cause of missing teeth among adults, so prioritizing your gum health is key to preserving your teeth as you age.
Speak With Your Dentist At Sunny Smiles About Scheduling A Dental Cleaning
We look forward to taking care of your smile! If you would like to learn more about our preventive dental services and schedule your next visit, please call our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at (915) 849-9000.