Dental checkups are a key part of your overall oral health care plan. During a dental checkup, your dentist will check for early warning signs of oral and dental health problems. The sooner they catch signs of plaque and tartar buildup, tooth decay, dental cavities, and gingivitis, the more treatment options you will have and the less likely you are to experience complications.
At Plumb Dental, we recommend that adults and children visit us every six months for a routine dental checkup in St. George, UT. Our dental checkups and cleanings can reduce your risk of dental cavities, tooth loss, gum disease, and other serious oral health issues. Call to schedule an appointment with one of our friendly, compassionate dentists.
Your dental checkup will be tailored to your age, oral health, oral hygiene routine, overall health, and lifestyle. In general, our dental checkups include:
We understand that our patients are busy and that making regular appointments for dental checkups and cleanings can be difficult. We also know that some of our patients have dental anxiety that prevents them from scheduling regular appointments. However, visiting us regularly is crucial to maintaining your oral health and reducing your risk of disease, decay, and dental emergencies. We follow the guidelines established by the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Adults and children should visit our office every six months for dental checkups and cleanings. We may recommend that you visit us more often if you:
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that you schedule your child’s first dental checkup at their first birthday or when their first tooth appears, whichever happens first. They should then visit us for regular dental checkups and cleanings every six months.
Regular dental checkups are a preventive measure that can reduce your risk of oral health issues and dental emergencies. The biggest benefits of scheduling regular visits to our dentists are:
At Plumb Dental, we prioritize providing exceptional dental services to our patients. We build strong patient relationships and take the time to get to know our patients so that we can help them reach their oral health goals. We offer comprehensive family and general dentistry services to kids and adults. We specialize in restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontic care, periodontal services, wisdom teeth extractions, Invisalign treatment, oral surgery, and more. We also offer sedation dentistry services for patients who have dental fear or anxiety that prevents them from getting the care they need.
If it has been more than six months since your last dental checkup, we recommend you make an appointment with us today. Call or fill out our online contact form to schedule a dental checkup and cleaning in St. George, UT. We will ensure your visit is comfortable and stress-free and do everything we can to minimize your anxiety. We offer a wide range of general and family dentistry services in a state-of-the-art dental clinic and will ensure you get the oral health care you need to protect the health and beauty of your smile.