Regular preventive visits can help identify dental concerns early—before they become more complex.
When appropriate for your oral health needs, a professional cleaning helps remove plaque, tartar, and surface stains that brushing and flossing alone may not fully remove. Our team will also provide personalized guidance to help you maintain a healthy smile at home.
Dental X-rays may be recommended based on your dental history, current oral health, symptoms, and individual risk factors. These images can help us identify concerns that may not be visible during a clinical examination.
Dr. Forghany will carefully evaluate your teeth, gums, bite, and overall oral health. Your exam helps us identify existing concerns, monitor changes over time, and determine whether any additional care may be beneficial.
After your evaluation, we’ll review our findings with you, answer your questions, and discuss any recommended treatment or preventive care. We’ll also recommend a recall schedule based on your individual oral health needs.
Before you leave, our team will help you schedule any recommended treatment or future preventive care. The timing of your next visit will be based on your individual oral health needs and Dr. Forghany’s recommendations.
Professional dental cleanings are an important part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Our hygiene team removes plaque and tartar buildup from areas that can be difficult to clean effectively at home and monitors your gum health for changes that may need attention.
Good oral hygiene at home is just as important. We’ll provide personalized recommendations for brushing, cleaning between your teeth, and other home-care techniques based on your individual needs.
Professional fluoride treatments can help strengthen tooth enamel and provide additional protection against cavities. Fluoride supports the remineralization of weakened enamel, helping teeth become more resistant to decay.
Dr. Forghany and our hygiene team may recommend fluoride treatment based on your individual cavity risk, oral health, and preventive needs. It can be especially beneficial for patients who are more susceptible to tooth decay or would benefit from additional enamel protection.
Dental sealants are a simple preventive treatment that can help protect teeth from cavities. A thin protective material is placed over the deep grooves and pits of teeth that may be difficult to keep clean with brushing alone. Sealants create a barrier that helps keep food particles and cavity-causing bacteria out of these vulnerable areas.
Dr. Forghany will evaluate your teeth and recommend sealants when they may provide additional protection based on your individual cavity risk and oral health needs.
Healthy gums are essential to a healthy smile. During your preventive visits, we evaluate your gum health and look for signs of inflammation or periodontal disease. If concerns are identified, Dr. Forghany and our hygiene team will recommend care based on the type and severity of your condition.
For patients with periodontal disease, treatment may include scaling and root planing followed by periodontal maintenance when appropriate. The frequency of maintenance visits is personalized based on your gum health, risk factors, and response to treatment.
As part of a comprehensive dental evaluation, Dr. Forghany examines the mouth and surrounding tissues for unusual changes that may require further evaluation. This includes looking for areas such as persistent sores, unusual patches, lumps, or other abnormalities.
A dental examination cannot diagnose oral cancer by itself. If we identify an area of concern, we’ll discuss the appropriate next steps, which may include monitoring the area or referring you to a specialist for further evaluation and, when indicated, a biopsy.
Preventive care can help identify changes in your oral health early, when treatment may be simpler and more conservative.
Brush your teeth twice a day for about two minutes using a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Use gentle, small motions to clean the front, back, and chewing surfaces of each tooth, paying special attention to the gumline.
Replace your toothbrush or electric toothbrush head regularly, especially when the bristles become worn or frayed. Our hygiene team can also recommend brushing techniques and products based on your individual oral health needs.
Gently guide the floss between your teeth and curve it around the side of each tooth. Move the floss carefully beneath the gumline and up and down along the tooth surface, then repeat on the neighboring tooth. If traditional floss is difficult for you to use, our hygiene team can recommend other options for cleaning between your teeth based on your needs.
A prophylactic cleaning, often called a routine dental cleaning, is generally appropriate for patients with healthy gums or mild gingival inflammation. It focuses on removing plaque, tartar, and surface stains to help maintain oral health. Periodontal treatment is different and is recommended when gum disease is present.
Depending on your condition, treatment may include scaling and root planing to remove buildup below the gumline and clean the root surfaces. Patients who have been treated for periodontitis may also require ongoing periodontal maintenance. Dr. Forghany and our hygiene team will evaluate your gum health and recommend the type of cleaning and maintenance schedule that is appropriate for your individual needs.
Many dental insurance plans provide benefits for preventive services such as dental exams, cleanings, and certain X-rays. However, coverage, frequency limitations, and your out-of-pocket costs vary depending on your specific dental plan. Some plans may also provide benefits for additional preventive treatments, such as fluoride or dental sealants, depending on the patient’s age and plan provisions.
Our team is happy to help you understand your dental benefits and provide an estimate of coverage before treatment. Because insurance benefits are determined by your individual plan, we recommend reviewing your specific benefits for final coverage details.
A healthy smile starts with consistent preventive care and a plan tailored to your individual needs.
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