Dental Exams & Teeth Cleaning in Burleson

When you arrive for your tooth cleaning and dental exam in our Burleson office, your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to check for the following:

1. Advanced gum disease
2. Bone loss
3. Cavities and decay
4. Oral cancer and other potential issues
5. Teeth grinding, also called bruxism

We'll then recommend a treatment plan based on our findings and your unique needs.

Your dentist can also spot minor issues during an exam and address them before they escalate into a major, and often expensive, oral health issue. If you need procedures, such as a filling, crown, or bridge, we'll discuss that with you. If finances are a limiting factor, we can work with you to ensure that you have the dental procedures you need at a price that fits your budget.

Good oral health has been scientifically linked to good physical health, so an annual exam and cleaning is a good investment in your overall good health.

If you have additional questions or want to schedule an exam and cleaning, call (817) 382-5119 and we'll help you.

Who Has Experience in Periodontal Treatment and Teeth Cleaning?

All the dentists in our Burleson office excel at providing some of the best dentistry in the area, and that's one reason many of our patients have been with us for years or decades. Our professional dentists can remove any calculus that has accumulated on the teeth and can remove plaque from hard-to-reach areas. Plaque is a bacterial film that remains on the teeth after eating and drinking and can be removed through twice-daily brushing and flossing. However, if it's not removed daily, it can harden into calculus, which must be removed by a dentist.

Bacteria in plaque can adversely affect your gums and lead to periodontal disease. Your dentist can provide a gum disease treatment, but it's better to avoid the need for one by practicing good oral hygiene. If your gums bleed when you brush, or they're red, swollen, or sensitive, then you may need a gingivitis treatment to avoid developing periodontitis, which is the second stage of gum disease.

Any damage done during the first stage of gum disease, called gingivitis, can be reversed, and the disease can be stopped. However, if gum disease is not treated in its initial stage of gingivitis, it will progress to periodontal disease and must be treated by your dentist. Left untreated, periodontal disease can cause you to lose all your teeth. If you think you have gum disease, call our office without delay to schedule an appointment.

Who Has Bad Breath Remedies?

The bacteria from gum disease can also cause bad breath, and more than 25 percent of Americans struggle with this embarrassing problem. Although bad breath can result from eating certain foods or tooth decay, it can also be the result of poor oral hygiene and gum disease. If you have chronic bad breath, or halitosis, then we can help. Professional cleanings, specialized treatments, and oral hygiene tips to use at home can reduce or eliminate the onset of this embarrassment.

Why Is an Oral Cancer Screening Important?

The incidence of oral cancer is rapidly rising, with 20 percent of new cases affecting those under 55. It presents asymptomatically, so you won't detect its presence until the disease has spread. However, your dentist can detect the presence of oral cancer or other diseases during your annual dental exam, and they can be treated while they're in the early stages. We recommend that all our patients aged 18 or older be screened for oral cancer. The screening is painless and non-invasive and can be done during your routine dental exam. Since the prognosis is best when the disease is detected early, we urge everyone to get screened.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

If you haven't had a dental exam in a while or if you need a dental exam and dental cleaning, call our Alsbury Dental to schedule an appointment. We have earned a reputation for being one of the best dental offices in the Burleson area, and we strive to maintain our excellent reputation. Many of our patients have been with us for years or decades, and we'd love to add you to our growing extended family!

Call us today, we look forward to speaking with you!