Routine Dental Exams & Cleanings Annandale, VA
Booking a dental appointment once every six months will help you maintain great oral health while reducing your chances of dental issues from occurring. Dental exams often take approximately 45 minutes as each exam entails a thorough teeth cleaning, polishing, and rinsing to eliminate any signs of tartar or plaque that is present on the surface of your teeth.
What To Expect
At Smile Reston Heights our dental practice serves Fairfax VA with the highest amount of quality and class. Here’s what you should expect from a regular dental exam and teeth cleaning routine:
- Diagnosing decay and other dental issues
- Detecting gingivitis and periodontal disease
- Detailed teeth cleaning
Regular dental visits provide you with the opportunity to address any dental concerns or questions you may have with your dentist. Keep your oral health in great condition & schedule a dental exam with one of our dentists today!
Crowns
A crown is a cap that consists of a tooth-colored metal which is cemented onto a tooth that may be broken, worn, and severely damaged by tooth decay or wearing of definition. The crown will act as the new surface of the damaged tooth, especially with not much of the physical tooth left. Every crown is fabricated in a dental lab located in the U.S.
Fillings
Fillings, also known as dental restoratives, are used to fill a cavity. Fillings can either be direct or indirect. A direct filling will be placed directly into a cavity and may be completed in a single visit. Indirect fillings may take a couple of visits as it requires inlays and veneers that use ceramics or composites.
Implant Restoration
Replacing missing teeth with implants can be a great substitution. An implant is screwed into place in the bone with a tooth-colored crown attached to it. Implants can also be used as a foundation for dentures to help stabilize them and keep them from coming out of place.
Fluoride
Fluoride is a cavity and tooth decay prevention treatment that takes only a few seconds to complete. After a fluoride treatment has taken place, your dentist may remind you not to rinse, eat, or drink for an hour to give the fluoride time to be absorbed by your teeth.
Mouthguards
If you wear braces or not, providing your smile with the protection it needs while playing sports is of the utmost importance. Picking the right mouthguard is vital as mouthguards protect your teeth and gums from injury, especially if you participate in any kind of full-contact sport as the American Dental Association suggests that you wear a mouthguard. With three basic types of mouthguards: the pre-made mouthguard, the “boil-and-bite” fitted mouthguard, and a custom-made mouthguard from your dentist, be sure to pick one that is tear-resistant, comfortable and is a perfect fit for your mouth, easy to keep clean, and allows you to breathe properly. Your dentist will show you how to choose the right mouthguard to maintain a beautiful smile.
Nightguards
If you find yourself waking up with jaw pain, earaches, or headaches, you may have a condition called bruxism. This is a condition where one is clenching or grinding their teeth while they are sleeping. To prevent bruxism from damaging your teeth, nightguards are a great non-invasive treatment. Nightguards prevent your teeth from receiving additional damage from constant teeth grinding and your dentist can create one that’s a custom fit.
Root Canals
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that’s needed when bacteria reaches the nerve of the tooth. Often times when a tooth is cracked or has a cavity, it allows bacteria to sneak in and infect the pulp tissue. An abscess or pus may form within the tooth and cause severe pain and swelling. When the tissue is removed, the tooth’s interior is thoroughly cleaned and sealed.
Sealants
Dental sealants are a resin that’s placed in the grooves of your teeth that are difficult to reach with a toothbrush, which provides them with further protection from decay and cavities. Sealants provide a smoother surface to your teeth and will make it less likely for tooth decay or cavities to occur. While sealants are typically applied to children’s permanent teeth, your dentist may recommend sealants depending on the current state of your teeth.
Veneers
Small imperfections such as gaps, stains, chipped or misshapen teeth can keep you from owning your smile and being confident. But thanks to veneers, you no longer have to hide! Veneers can help you obtain a more natural appearance as they are thin, custom-made shells created with porcelain that are placed on the front side of your teeth.