Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings – Kernersville, NC
The Key to Maintaining Optimal Oral Health
The foundation of excellent oral hygiene begins with a solid dental care regimen and extends to scheduling a dental checkup and cleaning twice a year. During each visit, Dr. Zack Walker will carefully examine your smile, and one of our skilled hygienists will remove built-up plaque and tartar. Together, they will work as your partner to create a long-term oral health care plan to keep your smile whole and healthy for a lifetime. If you are interested in learning more about preventive dentistry, including why it’s so important, contact our team or read on!
Why Choose Dr. Zack Walker for Dental Checkups and Teeth Cleanings?
- Top-Rated Dental Team on Google
- Dental Insurance and Flexible Financing Welcome
- Morning and Afternoon Appointments Available
Why are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
Oftentimes, patients assume that they don’t need to schedule an appointment if they aren’t experiencing any discomfort or sensitivity, or that brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash consistently is enough to keep their teeth and gums healthy. The truth is that tooth decay, gum disease, oral cancer, and other serious health conditions can develop and progress without routine exams. Plus, even if you take good care of your smile at home, plaque and tartar can build up. So, it’s extremely important that you prioritize your biannual visits with our Kernersville dental team!
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
Every dental checkup at our dental office is comprised of three main parts: examination, teeth cleaning, and treatment planning. For the exam, Dr. Zack Walker will use digital X-rays to look at the underlying structures of teeth before completing a thorough visual inspection. In the process, he will search for signs of common oral health conditions, including tooth decay, gum disease, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism), and oral cancer. If he notices anything concerning, he will bring it to your attention right away.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Once the exam is complete, we’ll move on to the cleaning. This is important because even the most thorough at-home hygiene plans can miss parts of patients’ smiles. While removing built-up plaque and cleaning the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth, your hygienist will answer any questions you have and recommend at-home hygiene products.
Following your dental cleaning, Dr. Walker will sit down with you one-on-one to discuss the current state of your oral health and partner with you to plan for ongoing care at home and in our dental office.
Whether you’re new to our office or a long-time patient, if you are interested in learning more about dental checkups and teeth cleanings, don’t hesitate to give us a call! A friendly member of our team would be happy to answer any questions you have, especially when it comes to something as important as your oral health.