DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS (CLEANINGS) & EXAMS

At Dental Associates of Wethersfield, we put a high value on preventative dentistry. We offer dental prophylaxis, or dental cleaning, to help reduce your risk of developing dental problems and keep your mouth and smile healthy.

Preventive dentistry encompasses all forms of dental care that are provided to help you avoid developing tooth decay and gum disease, sustaining tooth damage, or developing other dental problems. Preventive treatments are designed to help keep your mouth healthy so that you can maintain your natural teeth and avoid the need for more extensive care. Preventive dentistry helps you not only to avoid dental problems and protect your natural teeth but also to diagnose conditions such as oral cancer and denture stomatitis, which affect people regardless of the condition of their teeth.

Regular cleaning and exam appointments are the backbone of good preventative dental care. We recommend scheduling a cleaning every six months. These routine appointments will help our dentists monitor your oral health and ensure that you receive any treatments you may need.

ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS

After your cleaning, you will always have an exam performed by one of our doctors. During a dental exam, the doctor will conduct an oral cancer screening to check you for any warning signs. This is a brief, simple exam that can help us catch trouble before it takes off.