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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dr. Michele Claeys recommends that certain procedures be performed at regular dental visits as part of your proper dental hygiene. This preventative dentistry prevents problems before they start, corrects routine problems before they worsen, and identifies serious oral problems so they can be properly treated. Dr. Michele Claeys recommends that certain procedures be performed at regular dental visits as part of your proper dental hygiene. This preventative dentistry prevents problems before they start, corrects routine problems before they worsen, and identifies serious oral problems so they can be properly treated.<\/p>\n

Cleaning<\/strong>
\nRegular dental cleanings<\/a> by Dr. Michele Claeys or her dental hygienist are part of a proper oral hygiene program. Cleanings help fight plaque, the major cause of tooth decay, gingivitis and serious gum disease.<\/p>\n

Dental Exams<\/strong>
\nRegular dental exams<\/a> are a crucial part of preventative dentistry because they allow Dr. Michele Claeys to address dental problems in their early stages, and to identify serious problems. Most people need an exam every six months, but Dr. Michele Claeys may recommend more frequent visits depending on your circumstances.<\/p>\n

Polishing<\/strong>
\nPolishing<\/a> is often the last step of a dental cleaning, scaling, and some restorative procedures. It smoothes and polishes teeth or restoration surface and removes some stains.<\/p>\n

Scaling<\/strong>
\nPlaque that remains on teeth eventually hardens into tartar, which is virtually impossible to remove with brushing and flossing alone. Scaling<\/a> is the deep-cleaning procedure Dr. Michele Claeys or hygienist uses to scrape the tartar off your teeth at and below the gumline.<\/p>\n

X-Rays<\/strong>
\nX-rays<\/a> take pictures called radiographs that show Dr. Michele Claeys the interior of dental structures and tissues, like teeth, gums and bones. These allow her to make a more thorough examination than is possible with the naked eye, and can help spot problems that would otherwise go undetected and untreated.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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