The Dental Checkup: What to Expect
Cleaning and polishing
Your dental hygienist will use a special instrument called a hand scaler or ultrasonic dental instrument to scrape and remove the tartar from your teeth. He or she will then polish your teeth, often with a rotating rubber cup or brush, to remove any remaining plaque or stains.
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The Dental Checkup: What to Expect
Education
After the cleaning, your hygienist or dentist will discuss any dental hygiene problems that were detected, and show you how to brush and floss more effectively, if necessary.
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The Dental Checkup: What to Expect
Examination
Both your dental hygienist and dentist will examine your teeth, gums, and mouth, to look for changes or signs of a problem (for example, a cavity or gum disease or early signs of oral cancer).
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The Dental Checkup: What to Expect
X-rays
At some of your dental visits, your dentist may decide to take X-rays of your teeth to look for decay, gum disease, or other dental problems.
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