$0 Cleanings
Attending your regular dental cleanings is an important part of maintaining your healthiest smile. To help you care for your smile without stress, our team is proud to offer $0 dental cleanings!
At Beautiful Smiles Arizona, we believe a successful preventive dental program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and office staff to preserve the natural teeth and supporting structures. Our Phoenix dental team uses top dental technologies and a gentle, customized approach to prevent the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and oral health conditions.
We encourage our patients to begin the prevention of dental disease at home with proper oral hygiene and a balanced diet. In our Phoenix dental office, prevention is continued by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health.
Our top preventive dental services in Phoenix include:
Dental Exams & Cleanings
A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by your dentist at your initial dental visit. At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will perform the following:
- Examination of diagnostic X-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
- Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
- Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
- Examination of tooth decay: All tooth surfaces will be checked for decay with special dental instruments.
- Examination of existing restorations: Check current fillings, crowns, etc.
Professional Dental Cleanings (Prophylaxis)
Professional dental cleanings are usually performed by our skilled hygienists. Your cleaning appointment at Beautiful Smiles Arizona will include a dental exam and the following:
- Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for some time and is now firmly attached to the tooth surface. Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed with special dental instruments.
- Removal of plaque: Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth. It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva. The bacteria produce toxins (poisons) that inflame the gums. This inflammation is the start of periodontal disease!
- Teeth polishing: Our team will gently polish the teeth to removes stain and plaque, for a refreshed smile.
Dental X-Rays
Dental radiographs (X-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities as early as possible, and complete an accurate treatment plan.
Our dental team may use X-rays to detect and reveal:
- Dental abscesses or cysts
- Bone loss
- Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors
- Tooth decay
- Developmental abnormalities
- Poor tooth and root positions
- Problems inside a tooth or below the gum line.
Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!
Dental X-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered safe. Dentists take necessary precautions to limit the patient’s exposure to radiation when taking dental X-rays. These precautions include using lead apron shields to protect the body and using modern, fast film that cuts down the exposure time of each X-ray.
Schedule Your Next Preventive Visit or Dental Cleaning
Your healthy smile is our priority! No matter how long it's been since your last dental cleaning, our team will ensure your appointment is comfortable and effective. Contact us today to schedule your next visit!
