Dental Cleanings & Exams in Houston Help You Smile With Ease

You visit your doctor for annual physicals to keep your body healthy. You need to visit your dentist for biannual checkups to keep your mouth in great shape. These preventive appointments are an important part of maintaining a strong and beautiful smile. By keeping up with dental cleanings and exams in Houston, you will:

Stop dental problems before they become more serious and costly to treat
Ensure your mouth continues to function properly
Maintain your healthy and beautiful smile
Receive personalized tips on how to improve your at-home oral care routine
Feel good that you are investing in the long-term health of your smile

Call 888-436-9099 for an appointment. No insurance? That’s fine with us! Join our Membership Club for coverage of your biannual checkups and additional discounts.

Keep Your Teeth & Gums in Good Shape

A dental checkup is crucial to protecting your oral health. It also helps improve your overall well-being, since you are preventing harmful bacteria from reaching the rest of your body. That’s why you want an experienced dentist like Dr. Lee ensuring your mouth is in excellent condition.

Here is what you can expect during your cleaning and exam:

We’ll take photographs of your mouth in our in-house photo studio. This allows us to get a clear idea of any existing dental issues.
It may be necessary to take digital X-rays, as well. We’ll also analyze your bite and alignment using equipment such as our T-Scan and performing a joint vibration analysis.
Our team will check for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and even oral cancer.
We’ll clean your teeth to remove surface stains and get rid of plaque and tartar build-up.
Your dentist will do an additional exam and discuss any necessary next steps to restore your dental health and function. We’ll also discuss your oral health history and any concerns you’ve noticed at home. If you’d like, we can also discuss your smile goals.

Typically, we recommend patients visit us every six months to get their teeth professionally cleaned and their mouth thoroughly examined. However, it may be necessary to visit us more if you are vulnerable to oral health issues like gum disease.

Call 888-436-9099 for your dental cleanings and exams in Houston. You can also schedule online.

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Common Questions About Dental Cleanings and Exams

How long does a dental exam and cleaning take?

That depends on several factors, including the condition of your teeth. If you haven’t visited a dentist in years, it will likely require more time than usual for your hygienist to remove hardened tartar from your teeth. In addition, you may have more issues you’d like to address with your dentist during your exam. The average time for a cleaning and exam, though, is about an hour.

How soon after my cleaning can I eat?

You can typically eat right after a dental cleaning, as it doesn’t require any numbing or recovery time. However, it’s important to consider the potential sensitivity of your teeth and gums after the cleaning. If you experience sensitivity or your dentist advises against consuming certain foods or drinks immediately after the cleaning, it’s best to follow their recommendations. In general, you can resume your regular eating habits after a dental cleaning without significant delay or restrictions.

Why should I get a dental exam if I’m not in pain?

If you wait until you are in pain, you already have a serious problem. On top of that, not all dental problems cause pain. By getting regular exams, you get the benefit of having dental professionals look at your mouth. We can identify potential problems or catch them in the early stages. That allows us to fix them before you may need expensive and invasive treatments.