Routine dental cleanings, x-rays, and professional exams might not seem important, but they are vital for the well-being of your smile. General dentistry lays the proper foundation for your lifelong oral health.
When you visit our office for your appointment, we will make sure that your teeth are in good shape, and provide you with the care and knowledge you need to stay healthy.
What Can I Expect at My General Dentistry Appointment?
When you come in for your appointment, our friendly staff will greet you and prepare you for your appointment. Here is what you can expect:
- Dental Scans and Records Review: Depending on your dental history and personal risk we will acquire records to understand the state of your oral health. We will review your oral health history.
- Professional Dental Cleaning: Our hygienist will carefully remove harmful plaque that is clinging to your teeth.
- Tooth Polish and Flossing: Our hygienist will professionally polish and floss your teeth to remove any built-up plaque and give your teeth protection against bacteria.
- Dental Exam: Dr. Lindsey will examine your x-rays and your smile to ensure that there are no issues. To aid our team in providing you with personal care, please update your dental and medical histories annually.
- Patient Education: Our staff will answer any questions and provide instructions on how to best take care of your smile.
- Scheduling Your Next Appointment: If there is any follow-up work that needs to be done, we will schedule an appointment for you.
Our general dentistry appointments take no longer than an hour-they’re short but thorough! When you leave our office, you’ll get to enjoy the feeling of a fresh, clean smile.
The Importance of Preventative Dental Care
Essential to maintaining oral health, preventative dental care, like at-home hygiene routines and regular professional dental cleanings, not only safeguards against cavities and gum disease but also identifies potential issues before they escalate.
Regular cleanings, checkups, and good home care practices reduce the risk of more extensive and costly treatments, ensuring a lifetime of strong, healthy smiles.
We’ll Teach You How to Care for Your Teeth
After you leave our office, there is a good chance that we won’t see you for months. During this time, you will have to take care of your smile at home.
It might sound simple, but daily brushing and flossing play an important role in ensuring that your teeth stay healthy and you don’t develop cavities. Many of the issues that we see patients develop are a result of not brushing enough or not properly flossing.
During your appointment, our hygienists will show you how to properly brush and floss your teeth. We will answer any questions you have about caring for your oral health so that you can feel confident doing it on your own.
If you have any questions in between appointments, you can always give our office a call.
How Often Should I Have a Dental Checkup?
Unless we schedule an appointment for other procedures, you should plan to visit our office at the intervals we recommended based on your susceptibility to oral disease.
Remember that it’s the small things that count the most. It’s easy to forget about your visit to the dentist, but it pays dividends for the future of your oral health. It also doesn’t take that long-a visit to our office is typically no longer than an hour.
Call Chris E. Lindsey, DDS, Today for Excellent Dental Health!
A visit to our office is the best thing that you can do to ensure the long-term health of your smile. Whether you visit the dentist frequently or haven’t seen a dental professional in years, now is the best time to start.
If you live in the Palo Alto or Menlo Park area, we are here to serve you and take great care of your smile. Call our office for a general dentistry appointment today!
