Professional Dental Cleaning and Home Care Procedures
Cleaning and Prevention
A healthy mouth is a happy mouth and Dr. Lomonte and his highly trained staff are ready to make sure your mouth, gums and teeth stay healthy and happy. We want you to fully understand what it takes to maintain that wonderful smile and to achieve this there is no substitute for a good home care plan and regular professional cleanings. How well you take care of your teeth and gums at home is just as critical as a regular professional cleaning plan every 6 months.
If you fail to practice good gum and teeth cleaning techniques at home you might expect it to take longer to get your cleaning complete and might be slightly more uncomfortable for you. As we get older Periodontal (Gum) Disease becomes more of an issue so it is very important for you to monitor and clean your teeth and gums regularly. Unfortunately Periodontal (Gum) Disease isn’t painful so it is easy to be fooled into believing that you have a healthy mouth. Once you start experiencing pain associated from Periodontal (Gum) Disease the damage is already done.
For more information about your next cleaning call our office or you request an appointment time below.
Dental Exams and Cleaning
Regular dental exams and professional cleanings is the only way you can guarantee that your teeth will stay with you your entire life. During the exam we will do x-rays so we can see any damage or issues that are not visible with the naked eye, if no problems exists we do the regular cleaning, removing tartar and checking for any visual issue as well. Exams and cleanings usually take about 30-45 minutes and should be done twice a year.
“Less than 45 Minutes to a Happier, Healthier Smile”
Dental X-Rays
X-Rays are a necessary part of your exam, it gives Dr. Lomonte and staff the needed information to address any concerns that can’t be seen normally. If you have concerns about the minimal amounts of radiation you might be exposed to during your x-rays please do not let that deter you from getting an exam done. In fact you may actually be getting more exposure in air travel and around some household appliances than you would with a dental x-ray. But if you are still not convinced we have some great news for you. If you are pregnant, currently battling cancer or still have fears about x-rays we have now have a state of the art solution… Digital X-Rays – DEXIS CariVu™ the last technology advancement in x-rays without radiation. Call our office to learn more about this procedure.
“State of the Art Digital Infrared X-Rays – X-Ray’s without Radiation.”
Home Care: How to Properly Brush & Floss
Brushing
Flossing