General Dentistry
Watsonville Dental Wellness Center believes that dental health is comprehensive, meaning that we offer a broad range of dental services that will cover all your needs every time you visit. Whether you need a routine cleaning, root canals, or implants, our team is regularly receiving continued education and honing our skills so that there’s nothing we can’t do for our patients. This is how we’ve managed to build a strong foundation of expertise to bring you specialized and general dentistry services.
Why Do You Need A General Dentist?
Many people don’t realize that dentistry is a field that encompasses many different specialties. It’s not uncommon for patients to go in for a visit only to find out that they need to be referred elsewhere for their particular problem. The benefit of having a general dentist is knowing that all your dental health treatments can be completed in one convenient location.
How Often Should You Visit Your Dentist?
Maintaining optimal oral health requires being vigilant and visiting the dentist regularly. If you want to keep up with a regular professional cleaning schedule and be proactive about potential oral health issues, it’s recommended that you visit the dentist at least twice a year (or every 6 months). Having regular dental exams will make it easier to identify any problems before they worsen.
What Happens During a Dental Exam?
A comprehensive dental exam will be performed at your initial dental visit. At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will include the following:
- Examination of diagnostic X-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions
- Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer
- Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease
- Examination of tooth decay: All tooth surfaces will be checked for decay with special dental instruments
- Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease
- Examination of existing restorations: Check current fillings, crowns, etc.
Benefits of Seeing a Dentist
Maintaining optimal oral health requires being vigilant and visiting the dentist regularly. If you want to keep up with a regular professional cleaning schedule and be proactive about potential oral health issues, it’s recommended that you visit the dentist at least twice a year (or every 6 months). Having regular dental exams will make it easier to identify any problems before they worsen.
- Early detection of dental problems
- Avoiding Tooth Loss
- Bad Breath Prevention
- Help with Sleep Problems
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Choose Watsonville Dental Wellness Center for All Your Dental Health Needs
Our highly trained staff is uniquely equipped to cover all your dental health needs in house. Why get bounced around several dental offices, when in us you have a team of experts ready to address any dental related problem you may face. Give Watsonville Dental a call today and learn how we can take your oral health to the next level.
