A dental checkup, also called a routine dental exam, is a regular visit where your dentist looks closely at your teeth, gums, jaw, and bite to make sure everything is healthy. At Genuine Care Dental in Saratoga, CA, we take the time to review your health history, listen to your concerns, and explain what we see in plain language, so you always understand your own mouth.
Your exam is thorough but unhurried. We check for:
Every dental exam includes an oral cancer screening, which only takes a few minutes. We take digital X-rays when they are needed, so we can see between your teeth and below the gumline, and intraoral photos when a picture helps you see what we see.
Many dental problems, including early cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer, do not hurt at first. Regular routine dental care lets us find small changes early, when treatment is usually simpler and more comfortable. Waiting until something hurts often means a bigger repair.
A checkup and a cleaning are two different services that are often done at the same visit. The exam is when your dentist checks for problems, and the cleaning is when a hygienist removes plaque and tartar. Together, they keep small issues small. You can read more about our dental cleaning.
Most patients do well with a dental checkup about every six months. If you are prone to cavities or gum disease, we may suggest more frequent visits. If you keep getting cavities, ask us about saliva testing, which helps us find the cause.
Good habits at home make every exam easier. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, limit sugary snacks and drinks, and avoid smoking. If dental visits make you nervous, tell us, and ask about our sedation options. And if you have not been to the dentist in a while, come in anyway. We will start where you are, with no lecture and no judgment.
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A good dental checkup starts with feeling at ease, and that is what our whole practice is built around. We didn't want it to feel like a dental office, so we didn't build one. Warm wood, real plants, a couch you'd actually choose to sit on, and chairs picked for comfort as much as function, all so you forget where you actually are.
Dr. Rong and Mia lead our practice with an expert team that shares one goal: care that feels personal, never rushed. We want to know what matters to you, whether your last checkup was six months ago or six years ago.
Settle in under an anxiety blanket, catch a show, and charge your phone while we take care of you.
“Too often I see patients go into an office and they're just seen as a set of teeth with no person behind them. I want to know not only what our patients need, but also what they want, in terms of their health, their looks, and how they feel.”
– Dr. Rong, owner
“I absolutely would recommend Genuine Care, and I have already done so many times.”
– Amy, patient
“Dr. Rong was very patient. He carefully explained the treatment, so I feel very confident and comfortable.”
– Raymond, patient
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