Dental Exams & Cleanings

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Dental Exam

Our dentist will perform comprehensive dental exams & cleanings in Newport News, VA, during your initial visit to Covaney & Covaney. In regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will perform the following:
Our dentists will perform comprehensive dental exams during your initial visit to Covaney & Covaney in Newport News, VA. At re-care appointments, your dentist and hygienist will perform the following:
Our larger computer screen used to display digital radiographs allows dentists to view any problems or irregularities with added clarity. The potential for early detection of decay or periodontal problems and reducing complicated conditions later is vastly increased.
Any necessary dental x-rays will be taken.
Here are some of the main conditions that digital radiographs can better expose:
Examination of diagnostic X-rays (radiographs): Essential for detecting decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for signs of oral cancer.
Gum disease evaluation: Probe the gums and bone around the teeth for signs of periodontal disease.
Clinical examination: Clinical exam to detect tooth decay, the condition of existing restorations and other issues, including clenching and grinding.
Examination of existing restorations: Check current fillings, crowns, etc.

Professional Dental Cleaning

Professional dental cleanings (dental prophylaxis) are usually performed by Registered Dental Hygienists. Your appointment for Newport News dental exams & cleanings includes the following:
Professional dental cleanings (dental prophylaxis) are performed by Registered Dental Hygienists and include:
Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is a hardened plaque left on the tooth for some time and firmly attached to the tooth surface. Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed with special dental instruments.
Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque left on the tooth that firmly attaches to the tooth surface. Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed with special dental instruments.
Teeth polishing: Remove stains and plaque not otherwise removed during the cleaning.
Periodontal probings: Used to measure gum/bone health and may lead to more in-depth cleanings such as periodontal maintenance or further treatment.
Fluoride Application: Our dentist or dental hygienist may recommend the use of home and/or professional fluoride treatments to assist with making teeth more resistant to decay.