Ensuring a Lifetime of Lansdowne Smiles with
Regular Dental Check Ups & Dental Cleanings
The goal of preventive dental care is not to fix tooth decay after the fact, but to prevent it from occurring. Regular dental checkups are a more important aspect of oral hygiene care than most people realize.
Even if you are diligent about brushing and flossing, you should visit Dr. Kamboh every six months for a check up and cleaning.
“I always leave here feeling like a rock star after my cleaning! Thanks to Dr. Kamboh, my teeth and gums are the healthiest they’ve ever been, which is more than most people my age can say. He’s the best!
Amelia, Lansdowne, VA
Although she hadn’t always gone to the dentist in the past, Amelia began to notice changes in her smile as she entered her 50s. “My teeth had lost some of their sparkle. It felt like it was harder to keep them clean. I needed some help.”
Amelia came to Lansdowne Dental Associates and began to see Dr. Kamboh regularly. “My first visit here sold me. Dr. Kamboh is very bright and so personable. I immediately felt at ease despite not caring so well for my teeth in recent years.”
Dr. Kamboh discovered that Amelia had several cavities that were progressing and the beginning stages of gum disease, called gingivitis. The accumulation of plaque from lack of regular cleanings had been affecting her smile more than she thought.
Now, with regular care, Amelia has her sparkle back. “It feels great, personally and professionally. I’m very thankful to Dr. Kamboh and his staff!”
When you visit Dr. Kamboh’s office, the first step is the routine cleaning. During this scheduled check up, Dr. Kamboh or an oral hygienist will use a small metal tool called a scaler to scrape away plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth. If left untreated, this can build up, causing gum disease and other forms of tooth decay. Even if you take your time brushing and flossing, plaque and tartar can build up in hard-to-reach places. Once your teeth have been cleaned in Dr. Kamboh’s office, they will be flossed and rubbed with a polishing paste.
After your teeth have been cleaned, your family dentist will examine your smile for signs of cavities and other problems which left untreated can lead to serious health problems. Using a metal probe and a small mirror on a handle, he or see will check for swollen gums and other signs of dental problems. Small cavities can be caught during the routine check up, before they grow large and painful.
Your preventive dental care visit may also include digital x-rays. These are pictures of the teeth, bones, and soft tissues of the jaw. They can show cavities that are still too small to be seen during the dentist’s visual examination of your mouth. The x-ray images are taken with a special camera while you wear a heavy lead vest as protection against radiation. Digital x-rays also show wisdom teeth, baby teeth, and other structures underneath the gum line. Without x-ray images, Dr. Kamboh could miss early stage tooth decay.
Finally, as your family dentist, Dr. Kamboh may recommend fluoride, sealants, or other preventive measures. Dental sealant is a clear plastic coating applied to the back teeth to protect them from cavity-causing bacteria. Fluoride treatments, which are particularly recommended for children with a history of cavities, provide additional protection against tooth decay.
We look forward to serving you, so for any questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact our office, and a member of our team will be glad to help you.
Common FAQs on Preventive Dental Therapy
Preventative dentistry is not one procedure but rather a combination of actions and procedures. Keeping up with regular dental cleanings and exams, a good homecare regime that consists of brushing and flossing daily, along with a diet that is low in sugars and acid are all components of having a preventive lifestyle.
Brushing twice a day, flossing, and using mouthwash.
A root canal is not considered preventative. A root canal is needed once bacteria and decay have reached the nerve tissue inside of the tooth. It is done due to decay that has reached the nerve or as a result of pain or infection that is present.