Dental Checkups & Cleanings Bohemia, Long Island

Why Are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?

If you have a good oral hygiene routine and have not noticed any symptoms of a dental problem, you might be tempted to skip preventive dental appointments. However, that is not wise! These visits are critical for several reasons:

• Catch dental problems early. Often, dental problems do not cause any obvious symptoms in their earliest stages. However, our team can identify such issues and provide care before they lead to pain and other sad consequences.
• Remove plaque and tartar. You may have accumulations of plaque and tartar on your teeth that got missed during your daily brushing and flossing. Our team can remove these deposits and decrease your risk of decay.
• Get personalized advice. Routine appointments are a great opportunity to receive personalized tips from Dr. Makadia and our team on how you can optimize your oral health.

What to Expect During a Dental Checkup

Your dental checkup may involve:

• A visual examination. Using our eyes and gentle dental instruments, our team will look for signs of gum disease, cavities, and other oral health problems.
• X-rays. Dr. Makadia may periodically order a set of X-rays so we can take a look at what is happening beneath your gumline and in other hard-to-see areas of your mouth.
• Oral cancer screening. We use advanced technology to identify potentially cancerous and precancerous growths in the oral tissues.
• Treatment planning. If needed, we will propose a treatment plan to address any oral health problems that our examination reveals. Feel free to ask questions; we want you to understand our recommendations and the reasons behind them.

What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning

During a dental cleaning, we use special instruments to remove plaque and tartar deposits from your teeth. We may also floss your teeth to clean your interdental spaces, and we often polish the teeth, which can remove minor surface stains and smooth out your enamel so bacteria are less likely to cling to it.

We try to be very gentle when cleaning our patients’ teeth, but you may still feel some pressure as we work to remove stubborn tartar.