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Dental Cleaning & Examinations

Dentists around the world recommend a complete oral health examination and dental cleaning once every six months, and for a good reason. Dental diseases start insidiously and can go unnoticed before it gives rise to painful symptoms. Regular dental check-ups and cleanings are crucial to ensure optimum oral health and help you stay ahead of any dental ailments.

Dental Examination

When you visit Essex Family Dental for regular dental check-ups, our dentist will conduct a complete oral health examination. They will check each tooth for signs of decay and damage, analyse your gum health and the health of your oral soft tissues. They may also ask you questions regarding your medical history, dietary and other habits. If you have any concerns, please talk to us and let us know. If they spot an anomaly or any sign of dental illness, they will advise further investigations that may include dental x-rays. Regular dental check-ups allow us to evaluate your mouth, which helps diagnose dental diseases at the earliest. This means you can seek immediate treatment, stop the disease from progressing, and prevent severe complications. Dental decay is caught at its initial stages can be reversed with the help of fluoride. In case it has advanced a little, prompt dental filling will be advised to stop its progression. This prevents the need for more invasive treatments like root canal therapy and dental extraction in the future. Many health complications tend to show oral signs, which dentists are well aware of; this means you can also stay at the top of your overall health with regular dental check-ups.

Dental Cleaning

Our mouth is a host of millions of bacteria. Most of these bacteria are normal commensals of the mouth, but some can be disease-causing under suitable conditions. Regular dental cleaning is a must to maintain optimum oral health. Poor oral hygiene, improper brushing and flossing lead to plaque accumulation on the teeth and near the gum line, which eventually hardens to form calculus or tartar. Plaque is a safe house for these disease-causing bacteria. These bacteria metabolize the sugars from the food we eat and release toxic by-products in the mouth. These by-products are responsible for dental decay and lead to gum inflammation-causing gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is mild and irreversible; however, it can progress to its severe destructive form of periodontitis if it remains untreated. Bleeding gums, bad breath, and foul taste, and loose teeth are signs of periodontitis. Our Essex dental cleaning removes this bacterial plaque and tartar deposits and helps prevent dental diseases. It can also aid in treating the initial stages of gum diseases and is vital for a healthy mouth. Tart teeth removal & teeth scaling are two of the most common way to improve your shiny smile.

Regular dental examinations and cleaning is essential for good oral health and must not be skipped. It allows you to maintain your precious pearly whites and contributes to overall wellness. So, if it has been long since you came for a dental visit, it’s time to schedule an appointment with us at Essex Family Dental today. If you have any more questions or would like to know more about our services, please reach out to us. Our team of dental professionals are here to assist you in your oral health journey.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes. Dental cleaning is 100% worth it. Unlike the body, which can be seen if dirty, this isn’t the case with your dental health. Dental cleaning requires an experienced dentist who is well aware of future problems depending on your lifestyle. A dental cleaning is carried out by learning more about your lifestyle during consultation. Dental cleaning saves you money because our experienced dentist can detect and fix a significant dental problem before it’s too late.

    A general dental examination is a series of procedures where an experienced dentist checks your teeth for problems and reports depending on how severe the pain is.

    Toothaches are unbearable, and it is a good idea to get your teeth checked periodically through a dentist to avoid severe problems like tooth decay, infection, or the need for a root canal. A lot of trouble can be avoided by performing regular dental examinations.


    Dental examinations are the best way to prevent your teeth from severe problems like tooth decay, infection, or crooked teeth. We offer various services, and they are not limited to listed below. Please reach out to us to learn more about our service offerings.

    • Full periodontal exam
    • Complete exam of teeth
      Dental X-rays
    • A Dental Aesthetic exam
    • Evaluate your overall health and oral hygiene
    • Assess your risk of tooth decay, root decay, and gum or bone disease
    • Consider your need for tooth restoration or tooth replacement
    • Check your bite and jaw for problems
    • Assess your need for fluoride

    No, dental extractions are not painful. The dentist will provide local anesthesia, if needed, during the procedure to eliminate the pain.

    It takes around two weeks to completely recover from a tooth extraction. It is also advisable to take any prescription drugs prescribed by the dentist to avoid the chances of infection, as open wounds can cause illness due to food intake and other factors.

    A root canal procedure might sound painful, but root canal procedures are more sophisticated due to today’s advanced techniques and instruments. The dentist may use local anesthesia to ease the pain. Root canal procedures can be carried out without any pain.

    A root canal lasts a lifetime. The root canal treatments are very successful and offer benefits like pleasing aesthetics, restoring the strength and bite power of the teeth, and decreasing the chances of tooth decay or other problems that might need more time, attention, and money.