Complete care of your teeth and mouth requires brushing and flossing, as well as regular dental visits for professional cleaning and a routine checkup. To successfully achieve this, you need to find a dental practice in Glendora, CA that you’re comfortable with, and then schedule your appointment.

Daniel S. Guindi, DDS recommends that you schedule your professional cleaning and dental exam every six months to help keep your teeth and gums cleaner and healthier, smile brighter, and prevent painful and costly problems from developing.

Dental Exam & Cleaning - Glendora, CA

Teeth cleaning is usually combined with an oral check-up during routine dental visits that take between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the condition of your teeth. Here’s what to expect during your appointment:

A full dental examination

During a routine dental checkup, Dr. Guindi will start by examining your mouth using a small mirror to check around your teeth and gums for plaque and tartar, stains, chips and cracks, signs of gum inflammation, and other oral concerns. The examination seeks to identify signs of plaque and tartar build-up such as tooth discoloration, gum disease, bad breath, tooth decay, and loose teeth. He will also inspect the health of the jaw and check for signs of oral cancer.

X-rays

Dr. Guindi may recommend X-rays depending on your risk of oral diseases and any unclear symptoms. They can help to diagnose problems that would otherwise go unnoticed, such as impacted teeth, decay between teeth, jawbone damage, abscesses, and cysts or tumors.

Thorough cleaning

The steps include:

1. Plaque and tartar removal

Removal of plaque and tartar on the surface of your teeth, focusing on the areas between the teeth and near the gum line where bacteria congregates, using a scaler.

2. Gritty toothpaste cleaning

Use of a high-powered electric brush and gritty toothpaste to gently scrub and polish your teeth.

3. Expert flossing

Reaching deep between your teeth to clean potential trouble areas that you rarely reach when flossing at home.

4. Rinsing

The use of a liquid fluoride rinse to remove any debris from your mouth. Depending on your case, the dentist may perform fluoride treatment to strengthen tooth enamel and help deter cavities, or deep cleaning.

Schedule a dental checkup in Glendora, CA today

Whether it has been more than six months since your last dental checkup, or you’re new in the area and would like to meet a new dentist in Glendora, CA, you can contact our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Guindi today.