Maintaining white teeth and a confident smile is easy with the help of a dentist, and getting regular checkups from a Uptown Charlotte dentist helps you prevent problems before they even start.

How Often to Get a General Checkup

Most people find that they can see a general dentist once or twice a year to maintain a healthy smile.

If you take excellent care of your teeth, and generally have little risk of gum disease, cavities, or more serious oral diseases, your dentist will likely recommend that you come back in six to twelve months after your appointment.

Some people fall into groups that are considered to be high-risk by dentists, however. These groups include:

• Diabetics
• People who have gum disease
• People with a history of cavities
• People with weak immune systems
• Pregnant women
• Smokers

Anyone who falls into this group should visit their general dentist more regularly than those who see low risk of oral disease problems. The recommended visiting rate for anyone who falls into one of these categories is every three to four months. However, people who struggle with things such as cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, or frequent bacterial infections might need to visit even more often than that.

What You Can Expect at a General Checkup

During your general checkup, a dentist will help you maintain healthy white teeth in a few simple steps.

The typical appointment will begin with a thorough teeth cleaning. Either the dentist or the dental hygienist will remove any remaining plaque or tartar from your teeth and gums using dental tools, and then, your teeth will be flossed and polished to prepare for your exam.

A full dental examination is performed by the dentist themselves. During the exam, the dentist looks at your whole mouth, including the tongue, teeth, and gums. The exam is done to look for potential problems or diseases.

Every couple of years, or in some cases, annually, the dentist may take an x-ray of your mouth. X-rays are used as diagnostic tools to look below the surface at things the dentist cannot see on their own. An x-ray can be used to find impacted teeth, tooth decay, abscesses, or damage to your jaw.

If you are ready for to create a confident smile, click here to request an appointment with a Uptown Charlotte dentist.

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