Dental Checkups & Cleanings – West Caldwell, NJ
Keep Your Smile Clean and Healthy
Many oral health problems like cracks, cavities, and gum disease can be imperceptibly small when they begin, but they will eventually develop into painful and destructive infections if they are left unaddressed. Thankfully, regular dental checkups at Magid Dental Care can help you prevent these issues or address them while they are still in their early stages. Here’s a quick look at how dental checkups and cleanings work at our West Caldwell practice, but please feel free to contact our office if you’d like to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Magid Dental Care for Dental Checkups & Cleanings?
- Prevent Painful Oral Infections
- Enjoy a Thorough Oral Cleaning
- Dental Insurance Welcomed
Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
While it might seem like a good idea to wait to see the dentist until you notice you have an oral health problem, this can allow infections to fester until they cause permanent damage. Regular dental checkups and cleanings allow Dr. Magid to monitor your oral health, address problems in their early stages, and help you better understand how to keep your mouth healthy. This can save a patient from much suffering as well as the expense of paying for emergency dental care. To make things even better, most dental insurance policies cover dental checkups and cleanings by 100%, which makes them a great way to save money while preserving your oral health.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
During your checkup, Dr. Magid will carefully examine your teeth, gums, bite alignment, and existing dental work to check for signs of damage and infection, and he will also be sure to examine your soft tissues for symptoms of oral cancer. Most patients will also require annual X-rays to check for issues with the dental roots and the jaw joints. If we detect any problems, we’ll be able to develop an appropriate treatment plan or refer you to a suitable specialist as necessary. Our team will also review your medical history and list of medications and update them as needed, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have about your treatment and your oral hygiene.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Even if you brush and floss several times a day, there are parts of your mouth that cannot be reached with at-home hygiene methods. During your dental cleaning, our team will carefully remove plaque, tartar, and food debris from your teeth to reduce your risk of dental infections, gum disease, and bad breath. Then, we’ll floss your teeth and polish them to remove minor surface stains. We may also recommend a topical fluoride treatment to help reinforce your enamel and kill nasty oral bacteria.