Routine Check-Ups and Cleans

The cornerstone of preventive dentistry includes regular dental exams and cleans. We base our recommendation for preventive dental visit frequency on a patient-by-patient basis. Each person’s oral health is unique and can change over the course of a lifetime.

Regular Dental Exams

• Check-ups with Dr Evet Ishak, Dr David Bashout or Dr Mina Azmi will help our dentists identify developing oral health diseases, such as decay and infection, and provide treatment options to heal oral health and protect the appearance of the smile.
  We routinely take dental x-rays to see what is happening beneath the gums and enamel, aiming to avoid dental emergencies that put teeth at risk.
  
  We use digital dental x-rays in our Montery dental surgery, which result in reduced exposure to radiation over film radiographs.
  

Regular Dental Cleans

• For generally healthy patients and young people: a scale and polish are often adequate.
• For patients with early or advanced gum disease: may benefit from a root plane and scale to eliminate bacteria, tartar and infection from just below the gumline.
  
  Each dental clean is tailored to meet the needs of our patients. We will discuss all treatment options at the time of the dental exam.

Our dentists are happy to discuss these options with patients who might benefit from them. We love helping patient have healthy smiles.