Dental Exams & Cleanings
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• | General health/growth |
• | Tooth/dental pain |
• | Soft tissues of the face |
• | Joints that move the jaws and mouth |
• | Gums and soft tissues inside the mouth |
• | Oral hygiene and gum health |
• | Teeth and bone |
• | Biting characteristics and alignment of teeth |
• | Risk for cavities |
• | Behavior of child |
• | Based upon the visual examination of your child, we may take radiographs or photographs of the teeth and mouth. |
• | Remove plaque from the teeth: plaque is a sticky substance that forms in the mouth from food, saliva and bacteria. Plaque sticks to teeth and causes tooth decay and gum disease. |
• | Remove calculus (tartar): Calculus is plaque that has hardened on the tooth surface and is difficult to remove. |
• | Polish and remove stains from teeth. |