Routine Exam & Cleaning
Prevention and regular medical check-ups play an important role in maintaining overall good health. Your oral health is no exception; regardless of your age, it is important to have routine check-ups frequently. This is the perfect time to take advantage of a deep cleaning to keep your smile clean and healthy! It's also the ideal opportunity for your dentist at Clinique Poirier, your dental center in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, to perform a thorough examination of the various components of your mouth to ensure that everything is in good shape.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER CLEANING
During this part of your routine appointment, the dental hygienist uses specialized tools to thoroughly clean your teeth and other tissues in your mouth. This is when plaque, which cannot be completely removed by brushing alone, is carefully removed.
A THOROUGH EXAMINATION FOR QUICK DIAGNOSES
At this stage, the dentist carefully and thoroughly examines the surface of each tooth as well as the gums and other tissues in the mouth. This allows them to check for tooth decay and periodontal disease. Thanks to their training in general dentistry, they are able to detect a wide range of diseases and conditions affecting the teeth and mouth at various stages of progression. X-rays of the mouth or a biopsy may sometimes be used to confirm the diagnosis.
A REGULAR APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR DIARY
The ideal interval between checkups can vary between 3 and 12 months, depending on various factors: the presence of diseases or other oral conditions that need to be monitored, age, general health, alcohol and/or tobacco use, and oral hygiene habits. Your dental team at Clinique Poirier will take these factors into consideration to recommend the right frequency of appointments for you.
Dental Services
THREE TIPS FOR ROUTINE EXAMS AND CLEANINGS
- Have your children examined from an early age
It is important to have regular dental check-ups as soon as the first teeth appear. In addition, by getting used to dental appointments early on, children will find it easier to maintain this good habit throughout their lives!
- Make sure you go for frequent and regular check-ups
Routine check-ups are the only way for your dentist to quickly diagnose a wide range of conditions. It is therefore recommended that you visit your dentist every 3 to 12 months, depending on your oral health, so that any problems can be detected as soon as they arise.
- Don't hesitate to ask your dentist questions
In addition to ensuring that all parts of your mouth are clean and healthy, your dental team can use your routine appointment to provide you with oral hygiene advice. This will help you keep your smile clean and healthy for a long time!
Office hours
Mon – Thu 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sat – Sun CLOSED
