Pediatric Dental Exams and Teeth Cleaning in Springfield, Virginia

Even if it's been a long time since your last dental visit, we'll make you comfortable and provide the treatment you need to achieve the best oral health possible. When you arrive for your treatment, we'll check your gums, mouth, and teeth for the following:

1. Advanced periodontal disease
2. Bone loss
3. Bruxism or teeth grinding
4. Dental cavities or decay
5. Oral cancer

Oral cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the United States, partly because it doesn't exhibit any symptoms until the disease is in an advanced state. Therefore, we encourage all our patients to be screened, provided they're at least 18 years old.

Where Can I Find an Experienced Dentist for Periodontal Disease Treatment and Dental Cleanings?

Research has established a correlation between good oral health and good overall health, so we recommend that all our patients have their teeth cleaned and undergo a dental examination. Annually is good, biannually is better. Even if you have a regimen of good oral hygiene, your Springfield dentist can spot small issues before they escalate, so we highly recommend at least an annual cleaning and exam for both adults and children.

It doesn't take long for plaque and calculus to form in your mouth, and periodontal disease can develop rapidly. Plaque is a sticky, bacteria-laden substance that adheres to your teeth after eating or drinking. When you brush and floss regularly, plaque is removed before it can become calculus. Only a dentist can remove calculus because it's a very hard substance that requires specialized tools to remove. Left untreated, calculus will destroy your tooth enamel and form cavities.

When calculus remains in your mouth, it can lead to gingivitis, which will make your gums sore and swollen. If you notice that your gums bleed when you floss and brush or if they're red, sensitive, or swollen, then call our office for an appointment. When left untreated, you can develop gingivitis, then periodontal disease, and then advanced periodontal disease. At this point, you are at risk for losing your teeth, which can cause your facial structure to sag. Once periodontal disease reaches this stage, it can't be reversed. The only solution is reconstructive dentistry. However, if detected during the early stage of gingivitis, your dentist can help you reverse the disease, and you won't risk all the deleterious effects of periodontal disease.

Don't let your teeth and gums get to the point of no return. Call us for an appointment.

Does Pediatric Dental Care in Springfield Provide Bad Breath Remedies?

Although bad breath can strike at any time and for many reasons, when you have good oral hygiene, it's less likely to do so. More than 25 percent of Americans struggle with bad breath, or halitosis, and it's typically due to poor oral hygiene, something they've eaten, or tooth decay. When you keep your teeth and gums in good shape, you're less likely to develop bad breath. We offer professional remedies for bad breath that include professional cleaning, at-home regimens, and specialized treatment.

Why Do I Need to Be Screened for Oral Cancer?

In the United States in 2019, almost a half-million people had oral cancer, and it's estimated that almost 12 percent of people will develop the disease annually. It presents asymptomatically, so you probably won't know that you have oral cancer until the disease is well established. Your dentist can spot the early signs of oral cancer long before it reaches this stage.

Oral cancer is a life-threatening disease, so if you are at least 18 years old, we strongly recommend that you get an oral cancer screening. Ask your dentist for tips on preventing the development of oral cancers.

Need a Dental Appointment in Springfield?

If you need more information on any of the above, call Pediatric Dental Care in Springfield at (703) 992-7100, and we'll gladly answer all your questions. If you want to schedule an appointment, we'll be happy to help you with that, too.

If you have any questions about a dental examination cost or the cost of a cancer screening, we'll answer them. We want you to have the dental treatments you need at a price that works with your budget, so don't be reluctant to address this issue.

We're among the best dental offices in the Springfield area, and we're sure you'll be happy with your treatments. Call us today with any questions or concerns.

We look forward to working with you.