Dental checkup in Anchorage, AK - Dental Exams and cleanings
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Routine care for all
Aside from daily brushing and flossing, one of the best ways you can protect your teeth is to visit the dentist for regular exams and cleanings.
Whether it’s your first appointment or you’re on a return visit, every dental checkup here at Mint Dental is carried out with the highest levels of care and attention to detail. You can rest assured that we’re fully committed to your oral health and will work with you to help you achieve your smile goals.
When you visit us for a dental checkup in Anchorage, AK this is what your treatment includes:
- Gentle and thorough dental cleaning with your hygienist
- 3D x-rays (once a year)
- Dental exam with your dentist
dental checkup in Anchorage, AK - What to expect
The best way for our team to keep track of your oral health is via a thorough oral examination. During a gentle visual and manual inspection of the teeth, gums, tongue, and roof of the mouth, we’re trained to spot deficiencies like the early signs of cavities, gum recession and other dental problems. We’ll also gently examine the head, neck and jaw for any lumps, bumps or lesions.
If it’s your first dental checkup in Anchorage, AK, we’ll also discuss your dental and medical history so that we can familiarize ourselves with any specific problems or concerns you may have. Additionally, on a first visit, full X-rays will also be taken.
If any issues are found after your examination, we’ll put together a personalized treatment plan so that we can get you back to optimal oral health.
Dental cleaning
As well as a dental exam, we might also recommend professional dental cleaning. But why is this necessary?
No matter how well and how often we brush and floss our teeth, a build up of plaque know as tartar is likely to form. Unfortunately, hardened dental plaque (tartar) is the main contributor towards gum disease and cavities and cannot be removed through normal brushing and flossing. Instead it requires professional intervention to remove it.
Essentially, dental cleaning provides the following benefits:
- The removal of harmful tartar which may otherwise cause gingivitis and poor gum health
- Eradicating plaque prevents the formation of cavities
- A clean and polish removes most surface staining, so your smile appears fresher and healthier
- A mouth that is free of problems supports better overall health
Using gentle dental care, our hygienist will remove all signs of plaque above and below the gum line, polish your teeth and remove any residue, leaving your mouth fresh and healthy.
If you would like to know more about dental checkups here at Mint Dental, see below for a list of frequently asked questions.
Dental checkup in Anchorage, AK - Find out More
Want to know more about restorative dentistry? Give us a call at (907) 313-1864 or book your appointment now.
For people with generally good dental health, we recommend a dental checkup every 6 months.
We would also recommend routine dental cleaning Bi-annually, although our team may want to see you more frequently if you are prone to cavities or gum disease.
A dental check-up should be a comfortable procedure.
Here at Mint Dental, we excel at gentle dentistry. If you haven't been to the dentist for a while or your teeth are a little sensitive we can administer anesthetic so you won't feel any discomfort at all.
If you're an anxious patient in need of a dental checkup, Anchorage AK patients should know that we also have a sedation dentist who can help with conscious sedation allowing you to feel completely relaxed and stress-free throughout your examination.
Yes! In fact, it’s one of the best things you can do to take care of your oral health. During these visits, your hygienist will remove bacteria-causing plaque from your teeth. We’ll also make a plan for preventing or treating any dental issues such as periodontal disease or tooth decay. By catching these issues early, we can help you avoid bigger problems down the road that are more costly and more uncomfortable.
From the start, good oral health should be the responsibility of parents but to help, we recommend that your child have their first dentist visit by the age of 3 years old, once they have gotten all of their baby teeth.
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We’re conveniently located in the UMED district of midtown Anchorage.
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2665 E. Tudor Rd, 300
Anchorage, AK 99507 - Get Directions
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