Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups.
Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. For most patients, we recommend a visit to our office every six months. We occasionally need to see a patient more often.
Appointments: A Two Step Solution
There are two parts to a typical dental appointment: a cleaning and a checkup.
During a cleaning, one of our dental hygienists inspects your teeth and gums, and uses special tools to remove any plaque and tartar that have built up. It also includes polishing your teeth, which removes any surface stains. The last step is flossing.
During a checkup, the dentist checks your overall dental health. If there are any issues, like a cavity or signs of gum disease, we’ll usually schedule a follow-up appointment. It will be planned for your convenience, of course, but sooner is better.
What you do between your six-month visits is really important. Plaque is constantly forming on the teeth, so we recommend – and we cannot say it strongly enough – that you brush and floss your teeth every day. Ideally, you’ll do it twice.
You have a lot of toothpaste choices. The flavor is up to you, but be sure to choose one with fluoride.
By seeing us at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL twice a year, and maintaining a good dental health regimen at home, you can have confidence that your teeth and gums are in great shape. People from Hudson, Clearwater, and East Lake come to our office for general and restorative dentistry. Contact us today!
Contact Prestige Dentistry:
4140 Woodlands Pkwy Ste A
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
727-789-1980
1641 Davenport Dr.
Trinity, FL 34655
727-376-3763
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