Dental Cleanings

Diabetes Gingivitis Cavities Leukemia Oral cancer Pancreatic cancer Heart disease Gum disease Infections Kidney disease DID YOU KNOW? N E W S L E T T E R Each check up consists of the check-up and the cleaning, both of which are important for detecting and preventing oral diseases. Aside from your teeth and gums, your dentist will also check your tongue, throat, face, head, and neck for signs of trouble. Your dentist can detect things like: YOU SHOULD VISIT THE DENTIST TWICE A YEAR WHY YOU NEED ANNUAL X-RAYS Dental x-rays can be uncomfortable and sometimes time-consuming, but they're worth it for what they can help detect: To make your dental cleanings last, be sure you're brushing for at least 2 minutes 2x/day, and flossing daily! Decay between teeth Bone loss Abscesses Cavities and more Unlike your annual physical and annual eye exam, you want to visit the dentist twice per year to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Not to worry- two visits per year are covered at no cost to you by your dental insurance.