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How routine dental cleanings and exams keep your smile healthy
Modern families are busy with hectic schedules, making it hard to find the time to fit in dental care. At Gentle Dental Care in Menomonie and Durand, Wisconsin, we completely understand! When your teeth and gums feel healthy and are not causing any pain, it can be easy to put off routine dental cleanings and exams. However, these short visits twice per year can actually end up saving you a lot of additional time in the dental chair and money out of your wallet by preventing more costly and time-consuming dental procedures.
Why are professional dental cleanings important?
Every time we eat food or drink beverages other than water, debris from what we have consumed can linger on our teeth, forming plaque. If plaque is not removed in a timely fashion by brushing and flossing, it hardens into tartar within just 48 hours. Many people think they are not at risk for tartar formation because they brush twice daily, but in reality, it easily accumulates on hard-to-reach areas of the teeth in even the most diligent of patients.
Once tartar has hardened onto the teeth, it cannot be removed by brushing and flossing at home and can only be removed with a professional dental cleaning. Plaque and tartar serve as a breeding ground for bacteria, where they slowly erode your teeth and inflame your gums, causing a variety of oral health problems. During a professional cleaning, we gently remove these disease-causing substances from your teeth and polish the surface of the teeth to reduce the surface area where bacteria and plaque can thrive. Professional cleanings leave you with a sparkling, fresh smile that looks as great as it feels!
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Dental exams to maintain healthy smiles
The other important component of your routine visit is the examination. During your regular checkup, we look for any issues that may have developed since your last visit, such as:
- Cavities
- Gum disease
- Misalignment
- Issues with restorations such as crowns or fillings
We will talk with you about your oral health and ask about any new symptoms you may have developed. Many oral health problems are easily treated with early detection before they become larger and more difficult to treat.
To schedule your checkup and cleaning at Gentle Dental Care, call (715) 600-9004 today!
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Gentle Dental Care, the family dentistry in Menomonie, WI is a partnership between Emily Andre DMD, NMD, IBDM and Frankie Thatcher DDS.
Dr. Emily Andre, DMD, NMD, IBDM, is a trusted practitioner at Gentle Dental Care. A Durand, Wisconsin native, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and earned her DMD from the University of Florida, College of Dentistry. Dr. Andre specializes in mercury-free dental practices, ensuring a safe, toxic-free environment for her patients. Her commitment to high standards and patient safety underscores her reliability and expertise in dental care. Dr. Andre is eager to provide exceptional care and build lasting relationships with the Menomonie community.
Dr. Frankie Thatcher, DDS, is a dedicated practitioner at Gentle Dental Care. Hailing from Glenwood City, WI, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Concordia University St. Paul and her DDS from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Thatcher was actively involved in student groups and served as vice president of her class. Having been a patient of Dr. Andre for years and shadowing her, Dr. Thatcher chose Gentle Dental Care for its exceptional standards. You can trust Dr. Thatcher to provide expert and compassionate dental care.
