Jennkintown Dental Excellence

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There is no secret to maintain a bright, healthy smile, all you need to do is brush, floss and get a professional dental exam at least once every six months. Here at Abington Dental Excellence, we make sure that your teeth will be taken care of to maintain your bright, healthy smile. Our dentist visually checks for signs of plaque, tartar, tooth decay, and gum disease. A full set of dental X-rays may also be taken during your dental exam, so that our dentists can thoroughly check your teeth. Our dental exams normally end with a dental cleaning, to remove surface stains and buildup. Traditional teeth cleaning involves manually scraping away the deposits with special dental tools, advances in dental technologies now give us more options for teeth cleanings. Laser teeth cleaning, also known as ultrasonic cleaning is a popular alternative to traditional teeth cleanings. In this method, an ultrasonic scaler (rather than a manual probe) is used to remove deposits, kill harmful microbes and eliminate bacteria around the teeth and gums through high-frequency sound waves. Deep cleaning is recommended if excessive plaque and tartar deposits have developed below the gum line. This involves a two-part process: first, the stubborn deposits are removed, and then the root surfaces are smoothened. Deep cleaning can help prevent periodontal disease and restores gum tissues to a healthy state. Dental fillings are tried and tested treatment for cavities and they come in a variety of option - silver amalgam, composite, porcelain and even gold. Amalgam fillings have been used by dentists for more than a century and are still the most common and cost-effective type of dental filling. But composite fillings, which are made of a tooth-colored plastic and glass composite, are quickly becoming the preferred dental filling due to their natural appearance and durability. The type of dental filling used is determined by size and location of the cavity, as well as your budget.