Checkups

The American Dental Association recommends you see your dentist at least twice each year for a checkup. At your checkup, we will inspect your soft tissues for oral cancer, periodontal disease, and other problems. The dentist will also look at each tooth in your mouth to assess problems like tooth decay or cracks, as well as old dental work. Sometimes old dental work wears out and needs to be replaced. We will be happy to replace metal fillings, inlays, onlays, and crowns with tooth-colored alternatives.

We use DIAGNOdent laser cavity detection to find cavities in the earliest stages, and often that means before they can be seen or felt. Early detection allows us to provide the most conservative treatment, which saves you time, expense, and possible discomfort. With DIAGNOdent, we can get a conclusive reading on the level of tooth decay. For teeth with very low readings, we may recommend a dental sealant, which is a clear, plastic coating that blocks out bacteria. Teeth without low DIAGNOdent readings should not have sealants placed on them, because sealing decay will not keep the infection from spreading and could cause more damage to the tooth.

By examining your teeth and gums every six months, we can often reduce your potential for large dental problems. For instance, left untreated, a small cavity can grow to destroy an entire tooth and spread to surrounding teeth. A cracked tooth can cause pain or break off and create additional problems. Furthermore, advanced gum disease is the primary cause of tooth loss for American adults, and oral cancer causes more than 7,500 deaths each year. Caught and treated early, these diseases can be controlled. Children as young as two should visit the dentist, and by age four or five, a child should attend regular checkups.

Call Chaska Dental Center today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Meschke or Dr. Seaverson. We care for families from Chanhassen, Victoria, Carver, Shakopee, Eden Prairie, and surrounding communities. It’s time you experienced distinctive dentistry for a life-changing smile.

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