Dental Care -- What To Expect During Routine Check Ups

Many people avoid going to the dentist because they're afraid of pain or what the dentist will find lurking in their mouth. Fortunately, Dr. Amorteguy a dentist in San Luis Obsipo, has found an article detailing the steps you should take before your next check-up in order to avoid any uncomfortable situations:

Your dentist will recommend how often to have routine checkups. Many people should see their dentists once or twice a year. Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums for signs of tooth decay,gum disease, and other health problems.

• Your dental hygienist will begin to clean your teeth by scraping hard mineral buildup (tartar) off of your teeth with a small metal tool. Then the hygienist will floss your teeth, use a polishing compound, and apply fluoride. Cleanings usually aren't painful.

• Occasionally your dentist will want to take X-rays. The X-rays take only a few minutes.

• Your dentist or technician will have you put on a heavy apron to shield your body from X-rays. Everyone else in the room will either wear a protective apron or step behind a protective shield.

• Your dentist or technician will have you bite down on a small piece of plastic. This will help align the teeth properly for the machine. Your dentist or technician will repeat this process several times to get pictures of all your teeth.

To continue reading this article, Dr. Amorteguy recommends visiting Web MD for more information: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/tc/basic-dental-care-routine-checkups