2025 only has a few weeks left, and we want to make sure you can start a new year with better oral health. Checkups and cleanings every six months can help protect kids and adults alike. In today’s blog, your West Allis, WI, dentist talks about the importance of a checkup and cleaning now before the holidays and the end of the year arrives.
The Need for a Checkup and Cleaning
Why do we need a checkup and cleaning? Well, the issues that could threaten your smile’s stability, such as tooth decay and gum disease, do not form overnight. If we can see you every six months, then we can take a close look at your smile with advanced imaging technology, diagnosing these issues in their early stages often before you encounter painful symptoms. We then create a treatment plan to keep your smile healthy and whole.
At the same time, we can conduct preventive treatments to lower the risk of issues like tooth decay or gum disease and to help manage gum disease if you already have it. With a dental cleaning, we will use an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool to gently and thoroughly break up and remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth, which helps protect your whole smile, teeth and gums alike.
Helping Your Smile
If we find issues like tooth decay, then we could offer a lifelike filling in one visit to help protect your smile. Likewise, we could recommend deep cleaning to aid in managing gum disease and keeping your smile full. For kids, we could discuss preventive treatments like fluoride or dental sealants to help lower the risk of tooth decay in the months to come. You can see us now and undergo an exam before the year ends, so you start the holiday season with good oral health. If you have any remaining 2025 dental insurance benefits or health savings account funds, then you can use them before they expire at the end of the month.
Improving Oral Health at Home
Our team can also discuss better brushing and flossing habits, so you can limit plaque and tartar buildup until we can remove it during your next appointment. We also want to explain how to choose the right snacks and meals to lower your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. If you have any questions about our checkup and cleaning visits, then contact our team today to learn more.
Ask Our Team About Our Dental Exams
Our team wants to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid issues that could threaten tooth decay and periodontal disease. To schedule an appointment with Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, call our team today at 414-541-8250.
