There are many ways you can play an active role in maintaining your oral health. Having your teeth cleaned in our office every six months is an excellent place to start. Our hygienists and dentists identify plaque and problem areas before thoroughly cleaning your teeth, providing you with information to sustain a happy, healthy smile.
Routine checkups are an essential part of proper oral hygiene. Some of the benefits of regular teeth cleanings include:
Failure to keep up on proper oral hygiene can lead to:
Our dental cleaning appointments are about an hour-long, and new patient visits typically last a bit longer. We take pride in getting to know each of our patients, tailoring treatments to the health needs and goals of every individual. Here’s what to expect the first time you come to our office:
A hygienist will gather dental and medical histories so that we have a clear picture of your current health, including any medical conditions that can impact dental treatment.
We take digital x-rays as diagnostic material for your comprehensive oral exam. If you have had x-rays taken within the last 12 months, please have them sent to our office. If you are unable to have x-rays taken, please inform the hygienist as you give your medical history.
After we perform an oral cancer/lesion screening for symptoms of cancer and other illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, we examine your teeth for decay.
Our hygienist will evaluate your gums, measuring periodontal pockets with a probe, and clean your teeth by identifying and removing areas of tartar, plaque, and calculus.
We end your visit by reviewing and reinforcing proper oral hygiene.
There are several simple and affordable ways in which you can fight tooth decay—a common chronic health condition.
When you come in for a cleaning, your dental hygienist identifies and removes plaque—a soft film that can be removed by brushing—and tartar—a hardened plaque that requires dental instruments for removal. We make every effort to clean all surfaces of your teeth, including the tiny spaces between your teeth and along gum-lines where bacteria gather.
We often complete the cleaning with prophy paste. Its coarse quality, which removes any remaining plaque as it dissolves into a finer texture, leaves the teeth shiny and smooth. We inform you of any areas where plaque and tartar build-up, so you can give those places extra attention by flossing and brushing each day. Our goal is to enable you to easily and effectively care for your teeth.
No. Prophylaxis—a fancy word for teeth cleaning—is the only dental procedure of its kind. Prophylaxis involves a routine teeth cleaning every six months.
The procedures that are sometimes called “cleanings” are actually periodontal treatments:
Full Mouth Debridement—a pre-cleaning for those with severe calculus build up.
Scaling and Root Planing—a deep cleaning for those with early stages of gum disease.
Perio Maintenance—a periodontal cleaning for those with a history of gum disease.
Let’s get your on the schedule!
Whether it’s been six months or six years, Licata Dental welcomes new and returning patients for routine teeth cleanings and comprehensive dental checkups. Dr. Faye Licata, DMD and our experienced hygienists take the time to make every visit comfortable, thorough, and unhurried. Schedule your cleaning today and experience the difference personalized dental care makes.
111 Hilltown Village, Suite 200 Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
(636) 532-2101
(636) 532-2209
Chesterfield Dentist, Dr. Faye Licata, is dedicated to providing you with a pleasant visit and results that you’re proud to show off. Call Faye E. Licata, DMD, PC Phone Number(636) 532-2101 with any questions or to make an appointment.
