Dental Cleaning and Examinations
During a regular dental checkup, it's not uncommon to have a dental exam and cleaning to check for cavities and gum disease. Your dental exam will usually include evaluating your risk of developing any oral health issues and checking your face, neck and mouth for any abnormalities. While your dental exam will usually include a dental x-ray or other diagnostic procedures.
Your dentist or a dental hygienist will discuss with you your diet, oral hygiene habits and may demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques to help you correctly take care of your oral health. Our dental team may as well bring up other topics including any lifestyle factors, they may deem to affect your oral health and any possible cosmetic improvements to help your teeth including braces, retainers, etc.