Dental Exams and Teeth Cleaning in West Bend

Our respected dental practice is committed to bringing our patients top-notch care that allows them to eat and speak properly, as well as look their best and feel confident in the way that their smiles appear. To do this, we provide a full range of oral health treatments. These treatments include comprehensive dental exams, gum disease treatments, oral health therapies, professional cleanings and more. If you feel nervous about seeing a dentist, you can rest assured that we do all that we can to ensure your comfort throughout your entire visit to our office. Our compassionate staff will be there for you every step of the way throughout the treatment process. During your first dental exam at our practice, one of our dentists will thoroughly examine your teeth, mouth and gums for any signs of problems. Some of the issues we look for include:

• Dental decay and infections
• Periodontal disease (advanced stage gum disease)
• Oral cancer symptoms
• Loss of bone
• Teeth grinding

Our dentists have established themselves as trusted providers of dental and oral health care in our area. We take pride in having developed long-term relationships with a number of our patients. If you’d like to be a part of our trusted local practice, contact our friendly staff to schedule an appointment.

Who Can Professionally Clean My Teeth and Treat My Gums?

In order to have your teeth professionally cleaned, you need to see a local dentist. Teeth cleanings are one of the primary reasons why our patients come to our practice. While you may think that brushing and flossing your teeth everyday will get rid of plaque and calculus build up, there are places that your toothbrush and floss can’t reach. Plaque is a sticky film that coats the teeth after you eat and drink. It is full of harmful bacteria that harden into a material called calculus. Calculus works to destroy the enamel of your tooth, leading to cavities and decay. The best way to get rid of both plaque and calculus (and to ensure that it doesn’t build up over the long-term) is to have your teeth and gums professionally cleaned at our practice.

The bacteria found in plaque and calculus also negatively impacts your gums. It can lead to the early stages of gum disease, which is known as gingivitis. If you have symptoms like bleeding, swollen, red or sensitive gums, you most likely have gingivitis. Luckily, the condition is easily reversed via gum disease treatment. However, if you fail to have it treated in time, you risk having it develop into a severe form of gum disease known as periodontal disease. This disease can cause you to lose your teeth. You should contact our office as soon as possible if you believe that you are in need of periodontal treatment.

Which Dentists Are Able to Provide Bad Breath Remedies?

If you’re one of the estimated 25% of people in the United States suffering from chronic bad breath, you should know that there are treatments available for you to address your problem. Medically known as halitosis, chronic bad breath is an embarrassing condition that can occur at any time. It is usually caused by tooth decay, poor oral hygiene or something that you ate or drank. If you frequently have this problem, you should talk to your dentist when you come in for a dental exam. He or she can assist you by providing you with a professional cleaning, special treatments and at-home oral hygiene suggestions that will assist you in eliminating and controlling your bad breath quickly and easily.

Why Should I Be Screened for Oral Cancer?

Oral cancer is a serious disease that can lead to death if it isn’t caught early enough. Most people don’t realize that they have it until they have detected a lump. By that point, the cancer has already spread throughout the body. This is why you should have an oral cancer screening performed on a regular basis. This screening will allow your dentist to determine if you are in the early stages of the disease. If you are, you are more likely to have a successful treatment. This is why we make oral cancer screenings a part of your dental exam. If you are 18, or older, you should have a cancer screening regularly.

No matter your previous dental history, we’re looking forward to helping you achieve your oral health care goals. Contact us now to schedule your dental exam in West Bend.