Dental exams & teeth cleaning in Oshkosh

Are You Looking for a Dental Practice Where You Can Get a Dental Exam in Oshkosh?

We are here for you. You can get a comprehensive exam and have your teeth cleaned as well. During your exam, your dentist will take x-rays, inspect your oral cavity and screen you for oral cancer. We always encourage teeth cleanings as they can help you maintain your oral health. Regular dental exams also help your dental health as they allow your dentist to catch issues early before they become major problems. They also save you money, as a small cavity is less expensive to treat than waiting until you need a more expensive root canal. What issues are dentists looking for during your checkup?

1. Cavities or areas where the enamel is thin and needs fortifying
2. Gum disease or periodontal disease
3. Oral cancer
4. Jaw problems
5. Problems with your bite or jaw
6. Signs you grind your teeth
7. Bone loss

Loose restorations, like fillings, crowns and veneers

Even if you wear dentures, get regular exams. Your dentures might not fit correctly anymore and this can cause poor nutrition and sores in your mouth. Also, your dentures can still trap plaque and affect your gum health.

If you need a complete dental exam, please call our office to schedule an appointment.

Where Can I Get Dental Cleanings and Treatment for Gum Disease?

We offer both since our staff understands that gum health is very important. Healthy pink gums frame your teeth and enhance your smile. Dental cleanings by our hygienist and meticulous dental hygiene at home will help keep your gums healthy by not letting plaque buildup. If so, it can harden into tartar that you can’t remove yourself. Both plaque and tartar will inflame your gums and cause gingivitis. Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease. If your gums are swollen and they bleed easily, we offer gum disease treatment that can cure gingivitis. Usually, a dental cleaning and instructions on proper dental hygiene are enough treatments to cure gingivitis.

We also offer periodontal treatment if your gingivitis advances into periodontal disease. If you treat gingivitis, you can avoid this. When you have periodontal disease, your gums pull away from your teeth, forming pockets where bacteria hide. The bacteria, if left in place, can cause you to lose teeth eventually as it damages the ligaments and bone that holds teeth in place.

Can A Dentist Help Me With Bad Breath?

Chronic bad breath is called halitosis. It’s different from the temporary bad breath everyone gets sometimes. Barring any dental problems, like decay or gum disease, bacteria trapped in your mouth usually cause chronic bad breath. People can smell bad breath when standing several feet away from you. Unless you plan on talking to people from across the room, come see us for treatment.

Your dentist will suggest a professional cleaning and then help you establish a dental hygiene routine that can eliminate your bad breath. Your dentist or dental hygienist may also suggest brushing or scraping your tongue when you brush your teeth. Drinking plenty of water and chewing sugarless gum after eating may also help.

Why Do I Need an Oral Cancer Screening?

Every adult needs a mouth cancer screening. Years ago, dentists only routinely checked older smokers and/or heavy drinkers. HPV has created an uptick of mouth cancer in young persons. Additionally, about 25% of people who receive a diagnosis have no known risk factors. At our office, we highly encourage mouth cancer screening, since early detection of the disease significantly increases your five-year survival rate. Screening is noninvasive, quick and can literally save your life. Also, we encourage you to come in before your routine exam if you notice anything unusual in your mouth, like a sore that does not heal in several weeks.