DENTAL CHECKUPS & TEETH CLEANINGS

Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings – Shelbyville TN

Keeping Your Smile Bright

Our dentists strongly encourage every patient, young and old alike, to schedule a professional checkup and dental cleaning with our dental office every six months, or twice each calendar year. These routine visits give our team the valuable chance to better understand your oral health and pinpoint any concerning signs of damage or infection as soon as they develop. Additionally, we can cleanse the teeth and gums of stubborn, bacteria-filled tartar and plaque, leaving your smile safer and healthier.

Periodontal Dental Infections & Disease

Are you one of over 80% of Americans who suffer from some stage of periodontal disease? Also known as gum disease, this condition is one of the leading losses of teeth today. It has even been linked to common health problems like strokes, diabetes, and heart disease. If you’ve noticed your gums bleeding or excessive tenderness in the mouth, please don’t hesitate to contact our Shelbyville dental team for the skilled help and personalized attention you need. If, after a thorough evaluation, we determine that you’re suffering from periodontal disease, we can provide more frequent hygiene appointments or a procedure known as scaling and root planning that cleans all the way down to the tooth roots. Helping you regain a healthy, confident smile smoothly is our top priority!

Scaling & Root Planing
Periodontal (gum) disease progresses as the pocket between the tooth and gums get irritated by plaque, bacteria, and calculus (tartar). As this debris collects in the pocket of the tooth, it becomes difficult for you to maintain proper cleaning of this area on your own. Dentists and dental hygienists have the ability to perform a “deep cleaning,” or scaling and root planing of these hard-to-reach areas, which prevents the progression of the disease.