Madison Ave Dental – Preventative Dentist in Greenwood, IN 46142
In addition to brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash to clean your teeth each day, the American Dental Association recommends that each person see the dentist every six months for a professional cleaning and exam. Cleanings entail using an instrument called a scaler to remove plaque and tartar buildup. Plaque is a white sticky substance that builds up when brushing doesn’t occur. Tartar is plaque that becomes hardened after sitting on your teeth long enough.
After the plaque and tartar are removed, we use a high-powered, rubber-tipped brush with paste to scrub and polish each surface of your teeth. To finalize your cleaning, we floss your teeth to remove any leftover plaque or polishing paste.
Once your teeth are cleaned, the dentist will perform your complete oral examination. Your exam will consist of the dentist searching for decay, looking at X-rays, and possibly identifying any issues that need to be addressed or overseen. Both the cleaning and exam will help any decay from spreading and prevent new decay from occurring. Contact us today to schedule your dental cleaning and exam!
