Dental cleanings and examinations are vital for your oral health. They help you deep clean your teeth and get rid of dangerous substances that can produce major and dangerous dental issues, like tooth decay and other desieses. Oral hygeine cant save you from every teeth thretening issue. The test can also help you find and treat dental issues at the early stages of development. This can help you avoid extreme pain and complications, and it can also help you avoid deep treatment.

No, your dental cleanings and exams should not hurt. However, you might feel some pressure and sensitivity, depending on the condition of your smile, but you should not feel any pain. If you are anxious about your appointment, you can talk to our dental team about possibly using a sedative to help you relax.

Dental X-rays are considered safe for the vast majority of healthy people. According to the ADA, dental radiation exposure represents a minor contribution to a person’s total exposure from all sources, both natural and man-made. Dental professionals abide by strict safety guidelines to minimize a patient’s exposure to radiation. That said, if you have a pre-existing medical condition or are undergoing cancer treatment, tell your dentist before your exam.

No. We base your X-Ray schedule on our assessment of your individual needs, including whether you’re a new patient or a follow-up patient, adult, or child. In most cases, new patients require a full set of mouth X-Rays to evaluate oral health status, including any underlying signs of gum disease and for future comparison. Follow-up patients may require X-Rays to monitor their gum condition or their chance of tooth decay.

Research about the safety of dental X-rays while pregnant is mixed but the American Dental Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists state that X-rays during pregnancy are safe and agree that delaying dental work could lead to more complicated problems in the long run. Both institutions recommend wearing a protective apron over your throat and abdomen during a radiograph (X-ray) procedure.