Routine care, the anxiety-free way — and that is deliberate, not incidental.
A checkup and cleaning every six months suits most people, and catches decay, gum inflammation and hardened plaque while they are still small. Smokers and anyone with a history of gum disease often need to come sooner.
A routine checkup catches problems while they are still small: early decay, gum inflammation, hardened plaque. Treatment at that stage is simpler, cheaper and faster than waiting until something hurts.
Cleaning removes the tartar and deposits a brush cannot reach, particularly below the gumline. Gum disease is a leading cause of adult tooth loss, and it is also among the most preventable.
If dental visits make you anxious — which is extremely common — say so at the start. Each step is explained before it happens.
Every six months suits most people, but the right interval depends on the case: smokers, anyone prone to heavy tartar, and anyone with a history of gum disease often need to come sooner. You will be told what interval fits you at the end of the visit.