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Sep
The power of routine visits: For the cleanest teeth – and so much more!
To keep your smile brightest, turn to the “sunny” team at Centre Place Dental in Lincoln, Nebraska. Led by our dentists, Drs. Chris and Robin Post, we work closely with our patients to keep their teeth and gums looking and feeling great and in top shape. We achieve this through regular hygiene appointments and dental checkups.
What do you do during a regular checkup?
No checkup is complete without an exam and a professional cleaning by one of our skilled dental hygienists. During your visit, an oral cancer screening may also be conducted, and we will check for the health of the gums that support your teeth.
How often do I need to visit you?
The “standard” answer to this question is once every six months or two yearly appointments. However, every patient is different. You may be at a different starting point in your journey to better oral health than your other family members or friends. For instance, underlying decay or gum disease may need to be treated and monitored. Additionally, you may have risk factors for dental disease. These include smoking and the use of tobacco products. We will likely need to check with you more frequently if you are at increased risk.
I take good care of my teeth at home. Why do I still need to maintain checkups?
We applaud you for your excellent home care. Oral hygiene at home with thorough and consistent brushing and flossing is essential. However, it is not the be-all and end-all of oral care. Even with careful brushing, plaque can still accumulate. When this happens, it hardens to become tartar. Our dental hygienists have the training and instruments to remove stubborn tartar. Furthermore, many oral problems can develop without obvious symptoms. You may think your teeth and gums are healthy, yet destructive gum disease and decay may lurk. Due to the silent or subtle nature of symptoms early on, it is critical to maintain routine exams at our office. Drs Post use their keen know-how and advanced diagnostics to pinpoint decay, disease, and other problems early – before they cause pain or damage and require more costly and aggressive restorative dental treatments.
How will your hygienists clean my teeth?
Precisely yet gently! They use a skilled hand and special instruments to remove lingering food particles, bacteria, plaque, tartar, and surface stains. This process results in whiter teeth and a better-looking smile. It also helps to keep “bad breath” at bay. Of course, thorough, professional cleanings also manage your risk factors for developing conditions like decay and gum disease. And nothing beats a minty-fresh polishing at the end of your cleaning!
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New Patients: (402) 799-4977 | Existing Patients: (402) 438-5000
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Why should I trust my smile to Centre Place Dental?
You are truly our center focus. We get to know you. Once we understand your evolving needs, we can recommend boosting your oral hygiene game. We recommend and apply professional preventive services during your appointment. For instance, dental sealants may be effortlessly incorporated into routine visits to protect decay-prone back teeth.
For a smile that shines its healthy, beautiful best, contact our team in Lincoln, NE, today at (402) 799-4977.