Have you ever wondered why the American Dental
Association recommends that you complete a dental
exam every six months? It is because regular dental
visits are essential for the maintenance of healthy teeth
and gums. In between those six-month examinations, it
is important that you work to keep your teeth and gums
clean and healthy. If you need additional help, we may
even suggest more frequent visits.

Checking your teeth for tooth decay is just one part of a
thorough dental examination. During your checkup
appointments we will evaluate the health of your gums,
perform a head and neck examination (to look for
anything out of the ordinary), examine your mouth for
any indications of oral cancer, diabetes, or vitamin
deficiencies. Don't be surprised if we also examines
your face, bite, saliva, and movement of your lower jaw
joints (TMJs). Finally, we will then clean your teeth and
stress the importance of you maintaining good oral
hygiene at home between visits.
THE HEAD & NECK EXAMINATION
Examine your face
Examine your neck
Check your lymph nodes
Check your lower jaw joints (TMJs)
Healthy teeth and
gums after a dental
cleaning.
Plaque and tartar can
build up in a very
short time if good oral
hygiene is not
practiced between
visits. Food,
beverages, and
tobacco can stain
teeth as well.
If not removed, soft
plaque can harden on
the teeth (form tartar)
and irritate the gum
tissue.
THE CLINICAL DENTAL EXAMINATION
Take digital x-rays and pictures
Look for visual evidence of tooth decay
Check for damaged fillings
Examine the gums
Look for signs of gum disease
Check for loose and broken teeth
Examine your tongue
Check your bite
Evaluate any dental appliance you have
Check the contact between your teeth
By seeing your dentist on a regular basis and following daily good oral hygiene practices at home, you
are more likely to keep your teeth and gums healthy. For healthy teeth and gums, make certain you follow
the instructions of your dentist and dental hygienist. And make regular visits to the dental office.
Remember, prevention is the key.
THE DENTAL CLEANING
Check the cleanliness of your teeth
and gums
Remove any plaque and tartar
Polish your teeth
Floss between your teet
Review recommended brushing and
flossing techniques
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Brooklyn, NY 11218
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The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.

Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
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514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
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