Teeth Cleaning and Prevention Solutions

Extensive Cleaning and Preventative Services

One of the most important foundational elements of preventative dental care is the dental cleaning process. During your dental cleaning and checkup appointment, we’ll take all the necessary steps to assess your oral health. We’ll plan out the treatments you may need to correct any problems that we find. We can also address issues with sensitive teeth Ft Myers, FL patients often suffer with. Our cleaning and prevention services include the following steps.

Examination of diagnostic X-rays (radiographs)

We use X-rays, also known as dental radiographs, to obtain essential information about your oral health that isn’t visible on the surface. They can help us detect infections, jaw fractures, bone loss, and cavities.

Oral cancer screening

We inspect the inside of your mouth for any signs of oral cancer. Since we’re already working with your teeth and gums, this additional service is quick to perform and could be life-saving.

Gum disease evaluations

Gum disease has several distinct stages, and we check for both the presence of gum disease and its overall stage. We’ll recommend treatment options based on our findings so you can reverse or prevent gum disease.

Examination of tooth decay

Using dental radiographs and visual inspection, we examine the teeth for signs of decay. If you have sensitive teeth in Ft Myers, FL, we may uncover the likely cause. We’ll recommend treatment options for exposed roots, cavities, and other decay-related problems.

Examination of existing restorations

If you received dental fillings, root canals, or other treatments in the past, we’ll ensure they’re still fully functional. If we find any that need to be re-done, we’ll work with you to create a treatment plan.

Removal of calculus (tartar) and plaque

If not removed, calculus and plaque can contribute to the development of gum disease. Since home toothbrushes are unable to remove calculus, this is an essential preventative service. We will carefully clean your teeth to protect your oral health.

Teeth polishing

We end our cleaning and prevention appointments with teeth polishing to help prevent plaque buildup in the future. This polishing step also beautifies the teeth and may remove some stains.

Let us put our more than two decades of teeth cleaning and prevention experience to work for dental health. Call Deborah S. Ruddell D.D.S., P.A. Inc at (239) 936-8616 to schedule an appointment.