When we get a new patient, we’d like to spend some time getting to know you. We like to review medical history, find out a little bit about yourself, where you live. We like to just start building a relationship. Our office, really one of the things we enjoy most is relationships and keeping people for the longterm, but we do realize that your time is very valuable. There are dental offices out there, they want to see you and they want to just examine you and then clean you at a later date. We recognize that time is of the essence with people today, so we want to meet you and get to know you, but we want to clean you and examine you and take X-rays, if necessary, at your first visit. So barring anything unforeseen, that’s what we’ll do.
Maintain Your Best Smile With Dental Cleanings & Exams in Oakmont, PA
Regular checkups at Oakmont Advanced Dentistry will go a long way toward helping your smile stay healthy. Routine dental care is important for keeping your teeth and mouth clean and for catching disease in its early stages. Here’s what else dental cleanings and exams in Oakmont, PA will do:
- Increase your confidence when interacting with others
- Give you peace of mind that you’re taking care of your oral health
- Help reduce the need for more extensive dental care in the future
- Keep you smiling brightly and chewing comfortably
Call us today to schedule your next checkup: 412-206-6825. You’ll find us at 200 Allegheny River Blvd. – between California Avenue and College Avenue. We’re open as early as 8 a.m. and as late as 8 p.m.
Keep Your Smile in Shape With Routine Dental Care
We love to help our patients maintain gorgeous, healthy smiles. We treat people – not just teeth. When a patient leaves our office better than when they came in, we feel like we’ve done our job. One of the best ways we can help you is through performing excellent routine care. At your regular checkup, there are a number of things you can expect from us, including:
- Comprehensive Dental Exams – Your dentist will look at your teeth, gums, and entire mouth in depth so we can catch any small problems before they get bigger. Your exam will include taking any necessary images with low-radiation digital X-rays, using a cavity detector to spot early signs of tooth decay, and performing an oral cancer screening.
- Thorough Teeth Cleanings – At the same visit as your exam, one of our skilled hygienists will carefully clean your teeth. They will remove plaque, tartar, and disease-causing bacteria to make your mouth sparkling clean, paying special attention to hard-to-reach areas your toothbrush misses. You’ll leave with that clean-teeth feeling you can only get at the dentist.
- Treatment Recommendations – If needed, we will detail any recommended treatments to either repair or enhance your smile. These could include gum disease treatment, fluoride treatment, tooth sealants, fillings, orthodontic treatment, or other services.
Call us today at 412-206-6825 to schedule dental cleanings and exams in Oakmont, PA.
For most of our patients, a dental exam and cleaning will take about an hour. We’ll begin by asking you about any problems and possibly taking a set of X-rays. Your dental hygienist will then look over your mouth and perform a thorough teeth cleaning. Finally, your dentist will perform a complete dental exam and make any recommendations needed for a healthy smile.
Luckily, there’s no reason to wait to eat after your cleaning. However, your teeth and gums may be a little sensitive. So, you may want to avoid extremely hot, cold, or acidic food and beverages for a few hours. Be sure to ask your dentist if you have any concerns about what you can eat or drink after your appointment.
If you wait until you are in pain, you already have a serious problem. On top of that, not all dental problems cause pain. By getting regular exams, you get the benefit of having dental professionals look at your mouth. We can identify potential problems or catch them in the early stages. That allows us to fix them before you may need expensive and invasive treatments.