We Offer Professional Dental Exams and Cleanings for a Confident, Healthy Smile
Routine dental cleanings and exams in Rohnert Park, California, are essential in maintaining optimal oral health. Sonoma Smiles encourages patients to see Dr. Wayne Sutton and the team every six months. These oral wellness visits let us detect issues and clean areas you may have missed at home. Even if you aren’t in pain or don’t have an obvious dental issue, adhere to routine dental check-ups to help keep your smile safe from infections, decay, and other problems.
What does a dental exam entail?
Your dental exam begins with a scrutiny of your medical and dental history. This comprehensive overview helps your dentist provide personalized and effective treatment, ensuring your oral and general health are managed appropriately.
After the preliminary consultation, our dental team will visually examine your teeth and gums for signs of gum disease, decay, faulty dental work, and other issues. We always incorporate an intraoral camera in your visual exam to allow us to examine even the trickiest corners of your mouth.
Sometimes, we may use digital X-rays to examine your oral structures beneath the gum line. Dental X-rays allow us to unearth impacted teeth, cysts, tumors, bone loss, and other issues not visible to the naked eye. Many patients are edgy about dental X-rays, but you don’t have to. We use the latest dental X-rays that generate high-quality images with minimal radiation exposure.
If we detect any signs of concern, we’ll devise a treatment plan to restore your oral health. Your treatment options may typically include dental fillings, crowns, extractions, etc. We’ll guide you until you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve.
What does a dental cleaning involve?
Our dental hygienist uses special tools to clean all areas in the mouth, including those inaccessible with at-home dental tools. Our dental cleanings are gentle and painless. Other than the sound of the scaling tool, you’ll experience no discomfort. After a thorough cleaning, we’ll polish your teeth with gritty toothpaste to leave your teeth smooth and shiny. If you want dental sealants or teeth whitening, now is the perfect time to have the procedure done.
We expect to see you in the next six months. Before your next appointment, brush your teeth twice daily and floss at least once daily to prevent plaque accumulation. Also, consider a medicated oral rinse to eliminate unwanted bacteria from areas your toothbrush can’t reach.
Why do dental cleanings and exams matter?
If anything’s got to give, it better not be your smile. Our dental check-ups ensure that your smile remains healthy and radiant throughout your life. Here’s why regular dental exams should never be compromised:
• Early detection of oral health issues
• Prevention of decay, oral infections, bad breath, etc.
• Long-term cost savings
• Maintaining a radiant smile
• Preserving optimal oral health protects your overall wellbeing
Is it time for your routine dental exam?
Sonoma Smiles provides exceptional preventive dentistry in Rohnert Park, CA, and the surrounding locations. If it’s been over six months since you last visited a dentist, call (707) 868-0666 to schedule your appointment today with Dr. Sutton and his team.
