If it's been too long since your last preventive dental visit and you’re a bit antsy, understanding the process of professional teeth cleaning in Appleton can help make your return to the dental chair a lot more comfortable.
During a typical dental exam and cleaning in Appleton, Dr. Katie Hareid and the Fox Valley Dental Center team:
- Review and discuss your current and historic dental and medical health
- Meticulously examine your teeth, gums, bite, and jaw for signs of decay, gum disease, TMJ issues, and oral cancer
- Fully clean the surfaces and areas between your teeth, as well as where they meet your gums
We Start by Looking Back
A routine preventive visit to Fox Valley Dental Center starts with a quick review and chat about your oral and overall health history. For returning patients, this focuses more on any new conditions or medications since your last visits, as well as any physical symptoms you've noticed.
A Comprehensive Oral Exam and Professional Cleaning
Dr. Hareid then performs a comprehensive exam of your mouth, using x-rays and digital imaging as needed, checking for plaque, tooth decay, or gum disease, misalignment, and signs of oral cancer,
Next comes your cleaning, which involves carefully removing plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline. We then wrap up by polishing out surface stains, so you leave with a noticeably brighter smile.
Schedule Your Next Teeth Cleaning in Appleton
If it's time (or past time) for your next dental exam and cleaning in Appleton, contact Dr. Katie Hareid and the caring and helpful Fox Valley Dental Center team to schedule an appointment.