Good dental health contributes to the overall well-being of your body. Besides brushing and flossing your teeth every day, you should visit a Dentist Oahu for dental checkups. Below are some of the procedures you are likely to undergo:
Cleaning and polishing
Some people get an unpleasant discoloration on the outermost surface of their teeth. This discoloration gets darker with time and could totally taint the teeth if you do not take care of it sooner. When you visit a dentist, he will clean the affected teeth with an ultrasonic, which completely removes the tartar from your teeth leaving them whiter. He then polishes them with a brush to remove any remaining stains.
Education
This step comes after cleaning and polishing. The dentist notes down all the problems that he saw while he was cleaning. He then explains them to you clearly and concisely. He also teaches you how to clean and floss them to avoid those problems from recurring in the future. You also get advice on the best toothpastes and rinsing chemicals that you should use for better oral hygiene. To know more, click here.
Examination
This is where the dentist will just look at all parts of your mouth to determine something wrong like gum diseases and then comes up with a conclusive exam report. He will also use any necessary equipment like a probe where he pokes the base of your teeth to check for their sensitivity. Also, he will use a mouth mirror to get a clear view of the whole mouth and all the teeth. Once he comes up with the report, he then advises you on the best treatment methods on the problems he found.
X-rays
This is where the Dentist Oahu takes x-rays to check the inner side of the teeth to determine if there is anything wrong. This is where a patient is exposed to radiation rays. Too much exposure to these radiations can cause other health problems.
Dental checkups at Dr. Garrett T. Hayashi DDS are recommended for all age groups. Do not wait till you have a problem to visit him or your dentist.
