Dental Checkups & Cleanings, Hayward CA
Enjoy The Benefits of a Clean, Healthy Smile
While your smile may look and feel healthy, it is not uncommon for oral health problems like gum disease and cavities to begin small and unnoticeable. Unfortunately, however, without the proper opportunity to diagnose them, they can easily grow larger and more damaging as time goes on. Routine preventive dental checkups and cleanings were designed to not only remove excess plaque and tartar from your smile, but also to spot any issues that may be forming in your mouth so they can be reversed or treated before they have a chance to get worse.
While at-home care like brushing and flossing are essential steps for keeping your mouth healthy and strong, they don’t go far enough to protect your smile. That’s why the American Dental Association recommends you visit your dentist in Hayward for a dental check-up and cleaning every six months.
Why Choose SoHay Dental for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- We Welcome Patients Age 12 & Over
- All Digital X-rays
- Dental Insurance Welcome
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
While it can certainly be tempting to skip your routine dental visits if your mouth looks and feels fine, the truth is that doing so can cost you a lot more in the long run. Regular dental cleanings can remove plaque that could eventually cause cavities, or a developing cavity could be detected and treated before it becomes so severe it requires a root canal or crown.
Dental insurance almost always covers two dental checkups and cleanings per year, but fillings and other restorative treatments usually always result in additional out-of-pocket expenses.
By taking the time out of your busy schedule for two quick dental visits a year, you could ultimately save even more time and money by avoiding the need for invasive and time-consuming procedures later. Worse yet, poor oral health has been linked to several dangerous overall health problems, including heart disease and diabetes, so regular preventive care could even reduce your risk of developing such conditions.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
While it’s perfectly natural to be a little nervous about your upcoming dental checkup, the good news is that these appointments are nothing to fear. During your check-up, Dr. Diep and the team will:
- Visually examine your teeth, gums, overall bite, and any existing dental work.
- Screen the soft tissues in your mouth for oral cancer.
- Take digital X-rays (usually once a year) to detect any problems underneath the surface.
- Create a detailed treatment plan if any problems are identified.
- Answer your questions about treatment or at-home oral health care.
- Update and review your medical history and any current medications, some of which may impact your oral health.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Even the cleanest looking teeth need a little help getting their whitest and brightest. That’s because even with daily brushing and flossing there are many parts of your mouth that are impossible to clean on your own at home. During your professional cleaning at SoHay Dental, we will use special instruments to remove plaque and tartar that have accumulated on and between your teeth and along your gumline, reducing your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and chronic bad breath. Your teeth will then be flossed and polished, and you’ll be free to go show off your gorgeous, healthy smile!