Routine checkups and professional cleanings (prophylaxis) to remove plaque and tartar and keep your teeth and gums in top condition.
A checkup and cleaning is the appointment that makes every other appointment less likely. Our hygienist removes the plaque and tartar that brushing cannot reach, and the dentist looks over your teeth, gums and bite for anything starting to go wrong.
Most of what we find at this stage is small — a spot of early decay, a filling beginning to fail, gums that have started to recede. Caught here, these are quick fixes. Left alone for a few years, the same problems become crowns, deep cleanings and root canals.
It is also the visit where we get to know you. Our office is one where patients know us and we know them, and that is much easier to build over regular short visits than over occasional emergencies.
Every six months suits most people. If you have gum disease or a history of decay, we may suggest three or four months instead — we will tell you why rather than just booking it.
It should not. If your gums are inflamed they can be tender, which is itself worth knowing about, and we can numb the area if you would rather.
No, and it is more common than you would think. Come in, we will see where things stand and work out a plan from there. Nobody gets a lecture.
Prevention comes first at Mount Airy Dental Center. Regular visits let us catch small problems before they become big ones.
Scaling and root planing for patients with gum disease — a thorough cleaning below the gumline that helps stop periodontal problems from progressing.
More about deep cleaning →Oral health and head/neck cancer screenings as part of your regular visit. Early detection makes all the difference.
More about oral cancer screening →Gentle, patient care for our youngest patients — building healthy habits and positive dental experiences from the very first visit.
More about pediatric dentistry →Toothache, chipped tooth, or dental injury? Call us at 301-829-2220 — we'll get you seen and out of pain as quickly as possible. For life-threatening emergencies (difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, serious facial trauma), call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
More about emergency dental care →Tooth-colored fillings that restore decayed or damaged teeth while blending naturally with your smile.
More about dental fillings →Call 301-829-2220 or request your appointment online today.
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