Our Treatments
At Kearny Dental Associates, we emphasize the importance of regular preventive dental care to keep your smile healthy and beautiful for life. We are pleased to offer comprehensive preventive services, including dental exams and cleanings, helping prevent dental problems before they ever develop. We invite you to visit our Kearny practice to get started today!
What Can You Expect During a Twice-Yearly Dental Exam and Cleaning Visit?
While every dental exam and cleaning visit is a fully personalized experience, the following is a look at what you may expect:
Your Comprehensive Dental Exam: We will perform a thorough exam, evaluating every aspect of your oral health. We will check for signs of cavities, tooth cracks, wear, weakened enamel, or periodontal (gum) disease. We also assess the alignment of your teeth and bite and examine any existing restorations, such as fillings, crowns, bridges, or implants, to ensure they are stable and functional. We may also take digital dental X-rays to check for problems not visible during your exam.
Oral Cancer Screening: Every dental exam includes an oral cancer screening. The pain-free assessment involves gently checking your tongue, cheeks, lips, throat, and soft tissues to rule out any abnormalities. Early detection of oral cancer can be life-saving, allowing for the best possible treatment outcomes.
Personalized Treatment Plan: We will review our findings with you and help you visualize what we see using our intraoral camera, helping you make informed decisions about your dental care. We will work alongside you to create a custom treatment plan, recommending the most conservative restorative or preventive solutions to help you achieve and maintain a beautiful, healthy smile.
Professional Teeth Cleaning: Even with excellent brushing and flossing, plaque and tartar can build up over time in those hard-to-clean areas of your mouth. During your professional cleaning, our dental hygienist will gently clean above and below your gumline using an ultrasonic scaler, minimizing your discomfort. The last steps are polishing your teeth to remove stains and professional flossing to leave your smile clean and bright. We are always happy to offer personalized oral hygiene tips to help you maintain your oral health between your dental exams and cleanings.
Deep Dental Cleaning (When Needed): If we see signs of periodontal disease, which may include bleeding, inflammation, or bone loss, we may recommend a deep dental cleaning, a non-surgical treatment known as scaling and root planing (SRP). Our dental hygienist will gently remove plaque and tartar buildup from along and under your gumline, followed by cleaning your tooth root surfaces to help your gums heal and reattach. SRP is one of the most effective ways to stop gum disease from progressing, protecting the foundation of your smile.
What Are the Benefits of Preventive Dental Exams and Cleanings?
Keeping up with your twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings offers numerous benefits, including the following:
- Prevention: Regular dental cleanings help reduce the risk of periodontal disease, cavities, oral infections, bad breath (halitosis), and other oral health problems.
- Early Intervention: Your twice-yearly dental exams lower the chances of cavities or periodontal disease going unnoticed or untreated, preventing minor oral health concerns from progressing and requiring more complex and costly treatments in the future.
- Better Overall Health: Poor oral health, especially periodontal disease, is associated with an elevated risk of serious health concerns, such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory infections, Alzheimer's disease, and pregnancy complications.
- Brighter Smiles: Removing plaque and tartar built up over time and polishing your teeth will leave you with a cleaner, fresher, and brighter smile.
Dental Exams and Cleanings Near Me in Kearny, NJ
If you would like to learn about our preventive services, including dental exams and cleanings, contact Kearny Dental Associates to schedule a consultation. Our patient-centered team is a proponent of prevention and early intervention to maintain a lifetime of bright and healthy smiles.
Call (201) 998-2429 or follow this link to request an appointment today!
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