Dental Exam in North Haven
If you want to make sure that your teeth and gums stay healthy, it is important that you have biannual dental exams, and teeth cleanings. During a
dental exam in North Haven, the health of your entire mouth will be checked. Having dental cleanings and periodontal cleanings are two ways to improve your gum health.
When you come to our dental practice, Azra Saleem, DDS, you will be seen by our expert dentist, Dr. Azra Saleem. She can provide you with an excellent
dental exam in North Haven during which the health of your teeth, gums, and entire mouth will be examined. Your gums are also checked during your dental exams. If it is found that you have gingivitis, a common precursor to gum disease, our dentist will recommend that you have several regular dental cleanings over the coming months to help your gums return to good health. Otherwise, it will most likely be recommended that you have a regular dental cleaning every six months or so in order to keep your teeth plaque and tartar free. This will help to ensure they do not get dental cavities and that you do not develop gingivitis from dental plaque and tartar developing along the gum line. If deep pockets have formed between your teeth and gums, you have gum disease. Tartar, plaque, food debris and bacteria will all gather in these deep pockets and infection can form. In order for the deep pockets to heal, and to combat your gum disease, you will need to have a periodontal cleaning. A periodontal cleaning is also referred to as a scaling and root planing treatment. During this treatment, all materials are removed from the deep pockets that have formed. This will help the deep pockets to reduce in size, and eventually heal. The root surfaces will also be planed so that plaque will not be able to easily stick to the roots and cause dental problems.
For an appointment to see our dentist for a
dental exam in North Haven, contact us today.
Azra Saleem, DDS
341 North Colony Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(860) 756-5475
By Dr. Azra Saleem
June 29, 2017
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