Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings Massapequa Park • Long Island
Keep Your Smile Protected & Healthy
Life is busy enough as it is, and the last thing you probably have time for is to take care of a dental problem. Rather than waiting for an issue to pop up, you can be proactive about your oral health and visit your family dentist in Massapequa Park for regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings. With just two easy appointments each year, Dr. Mohr and Dr. Ariel can make sure that the next time you eat, speak, laugh, or smile, you won’t be worrying about your teeth!
Why Choose Smile Creations for Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings?
- Trusted by Massapequa Dental Patients for 35+ Years
- World-Class Dental Hygiene Team
- Cavity Detection System to Catch Problems Early
Why You Need Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Routine preventive dental care is one of the best things you can do to protect the long-term health and appearance of your smile, but if you’re like many patients, the question on your mind is, “Why?” You brush and floss your teeth every day—isn’t that all you need?
While a consistent brushing and flossing routine is essential, the fact is that your tools at home aren’t capable of cleaning every surface in your mouth. The teeth have very small, hard-to-reach areas where plaque can easily gather over time, which can lead to cavities and gum disease. To address these areas, you’ll need a professional teeth cleaning. A dental hygienist will use sophisticated tools to target these trouble spots and remove tartar, which is hardened plaque that you can’t get rid of on your own.
Many dental problems are easy to miss during their initial stages, not showing symptoms until they are quite advanced. A dental checkup allows us to make sure there are no outstanding problems that need to be addressed.
With their educated eyes, Dr. Mohr and Dr. Ariel can spot any issues such as tooth decay or an oral infection before a patient notices them, meaning they can provide quick and conservative treatment that will stop harmful bacteria in their tracks. A checkup ensures that a little problem won’t turn into a more expensive one later, saving a patient countless dollars and hours in the dental chair.
What to Expect During a Dental Checkup & Cleaning
After being greeted by our friendly front desk and getting your paperwork organized, you’ll be escorted to a treatment room. There, a member of our team will begin the appointment by taking a variety of diagnostic images and X-rays of your mouth. You’ll then meet Dr. Mohr or Dr. Ariel, who will spend a little time chatting with you before performing a checkup. They’ll ask you about your dental history and if you have any pressing concerns so they can keep them in mind during the exam.
Once the checkup is over, they’ll use all of the information they’ve gathered to explain our findings to you and recommend any further treatment that might be necessary. This may involve a teeth cleaning, periodontal therapy, or other dental work depending on your situation. You’ll then have a chance to ask as many questions as you like. If all you need is a cleaning, it will likely be performed at the same appointment.
