Dental Cleanings: An Overview
Having consistently good oral health habits helps patients catch any complex problems early. Dr. Zachary Sisler recommends patients visit his Shippensburg, PA dentist office twice yearly for routine dental cleanings and a comprehensive exam. Dental cleanings help prevent infection, tooth decay, tooth loss, and any other complex problems that may arise. Dr. Sisler is a graduate of Dawson Academy and is specially trained to spot any dysfunction in your bite. Dr. Sisler and his dedicated team work to diligently to remove plaque and debris that regular brushing and flossing can’t reach. Dental cleanings are a quick, painless process that leaves patients with cleaner, whiter smile.
Maintaining healthy oral hygiene habits helps patients deter the development of advanced dental concerns. Dr. Zachary Sisler recommends patients visit our Shippensburg, PA dentist office twice yearly for routine dental cleanings and a comprehensive oral exam. Dental cleanings help prevent infection, tooth decay, tooth loss, and many other complex problems.
Dr. Sisler is a graduate of The Dawson Academy and is specially trained to spot any dysfunction in your bite, oral cancer, gum disease and other oral health concerns. Dr. Sisler and his dedicated team work diligently to remove plaque and debris that regular brushing and flossing can not reach. Dental cleanings are a quick, relatively pain-free process that leaves patients with a cleaner, healthier smile.
As a team, we take the time to get to know you as an individual and to understand your unique oral health concerns and risk factors. The health of your smile has an impact on your overall well-being and your quality of life. Disease prevention and patient education are the foundation of your care in our Shippensburg dentist office so that we can help you enjoy the benefits of lasting dental health.
Dental Cleanings What to Expect
Dr. Sisler will perform a comprehensive exam of your mouth, teeth, gums and jaw to look for any complex problems or dysfunction. From there, Dr. Sisler will help you develop a treatment plan to hep you maintain a healthy smile or to restore your oral health as needed.
Our Dental Examination Includes:
- Diagnostic x-rays
- Oral cancer screening
- Periodontal screening for gum disease
- Dental caries screening
- Digital imaging for analysis, diagnosis, and treatment
- 2-D and 3-D models for analysis and treatment planning
Preventative Services:
- Fluoride application
- Removal of plaque
- Polish teeth
After the complete comprehensive exam, one of our highly trained dental hygienists will remove any debris or plaque that may be attached to teeth. Some patients may experience mild sensitivity during this process. However, a topical anesthetic can be administered to alleviate any tooth sensitivity that may occur. Each tooth will be polished to achieve a brighter, smoother surface.
We will make any personalized recommendations for at home oral hygiene or additional dentistry that may be necessary in order to achieve and maintain your best smile.