Dental Checkups and Teeth Cleanings – North Naples, FL
Ensuring a Healthy, Happy Smile
Think visiting your dentist is only necessary if you’re in pain? Think again! The American Dental Association actually recommends you schedule an appointment every six months (or sooner if you are prone to cavities or have gum disease). If you are interested in learning more about preventive care, including why it’s so important, feel free to read on or reach out to a friendly member of our team!
Why Choose Mark M. Makram, DDS for Dental Checkups and Teeth Cleanings?
- Advanced training in general dentistry
- Friendly, experienced team of dental professionals
- State-of-the-art technology for accurate diagnosis
Why are Regular Dental Checkups & Cleanings Important?
By being evaluated every six months, we can often reduce your potential for large dental problems. For instance, left untreated, a small cavity can grow to destroy an entire tooth and spread to the surrounding teeth. Similarly, a cracked tooth can break off and create additional problems.
It’s also worth noting that advanced gum disease is the primary cause of tooth loss for American adults, and oral cancer causes more than 7,500 deaths each year. If caught and treated early, each of these diseases can be controlled and often cured. That’s why it’s so important to schedule biannual visits, even if you aren’t in pain!
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup
At your dental checkup, you’ll meet with our dedicated and compassionate dentist in Naples, Dr. Mark Makram. After getting to know you or catching up with you, he will inspect your soft tissues for oral cancer, periodontal disease, and other problems. He will also look at each tooth in your mouth and assess problems such as tooth decay or fractures, as well as the integrity of any existing dental work. Sometimes old dental work wears out and needs to be replaced. If that’s the case for you, we will be happy to replace it with lifelike, tooth-colored alternatives!
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Twice every year, it’s important that you come to our Naples dental office for a dental cleaning. After all, even if you diligently brush and floss every day, there will likely be some areas where bacteria-filled plaque has built up and solidified over time, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Our friendly, experienced team members will remove this buildup, eliminating harmful bacteria and significantly reducing your chances of developing a cavity or gum disease in the future.
