Dental Exams and Cleanings

The best way to prevent oral health problems is to keep your teeth in good condition. Brush them twice a day with fluoride toothpaste using a soft-bristled brush. you should also floss at least once a day to remove remnants of food stuck between them. We recommend visiting a dentist near you, twice a year for regular dental exams and cleanings in Weymouth, MA.

Why biannual exams are important

When you visit us for your biannual dental exam and cleaning in Weymouth, MA, Dr. Grace will make sure your oral health is good, and your teeth are free of decay.

During your exam, our dentist will use an intra-oral camera to check the back of the throat for lesions or hard lumps. He will also search for hard lumps along the inside of your cheeks, lips, and under the tongue.

It’s important to check for signs of oral cancer, which also includes red or white sores in the mouth and hard lumps along the sides of the neck. along with oral cancer, symptoms of throat cancer can be present as well, especially if the patient is a tobacco user or heavy drinker.

Routine teeth cleaning in weymouth

After the examination, our Weymouth dentist will perform routine dental cleaning in Weymouth, MA, and polishing of your teeth. This routine teeth cleaning can help remove plaque and tartar from your teeth to keep cavities from developing. If Dr. Grace determines there is too much plaque and tartar buildup, then he may recommend a deep dental cleaning.

​​​​​​​A deep teeth cleaning, otherwise known as scaling and root planing, removes tartar and plaque around the gum line as well as the tops and sides of your teeth. Getting down near the gums is extremely important because decay-causing bacteria can get into the gums and form gum disease. Gum disease can erode the gums and cause bone damage if not treated promptly.

Getting routine dental exams and cleanings in Weymouth, MA, every six months can help you keep your teeth and health in great condition. Schedule your exam and cleaning in Weymouth, MA, at aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry today.