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DENTAL EXAM Questions & Answers
At Supreme Dental, a dental exam is a key part of preventive dental-care. A dental exam includes X-rays of your teeth to view the insides for signs of damage that you can’t see from the outside. The dentist will review the x-rays and then examine your teeth thoroughly for signs of disease, decay, or damage that you might not realize is there. You can also bring up concerns you have about your oral health and find ways to improve your current oral-hygiene routine.
A professional cleaning is more than just brushing and flossing like you do at home. The team uses dental instruments to remove hardened plaque, called tartar, which can do serious damage to your oral health if it stays in place.
What are the benefits of getting regular dental exams?
Regular dental exams are beneficial regardless of your prior oral health history. Even if you’ve never experienced a serious oral-health concern, regular dental exams can help you learn more about your oral health, so you can better maintain it at home.
Additionally, dental exams provide the dentist with the opportunity to identify early signs of disease, decay, and damage in your mouth. A thorough dental exam could result in the diagnosis and early treatment of:
- Cavities
- Gum disease
- Malocclusion
- Oral cancer
- Soft tissue lesions
Identifying and addressing these problems in their early stages leads to better treatment outcomes. Since many of them do not develop symptoms until late stages, you won’t know they exist until you get a dental exam at Supreme Dental, Las Vegas.
How often should I come in for a dental exam?
The American Dental Association (ADA) currently maintains that you should see a dentist and get a dental exam once every six months. That means you should book two appointments per year at Supreme Dental for dental recalls (you might need more depending on findings from those exams or acute oral health problems that arise between them). If your oral health history is less than perfect, we may suggest coming in more regularly than the average patient for dental exams, treatments, and cleanings.
To secure an appointment for your next comprehensive dental exam, contact Supreme Dental during our business hours or easily book online today. Conveniently located in the Southwest area of Las Vegas, Supreme Dental welcomes you to join our dental family.