Cleanings
Routine cleanings are essential for maintaining your oral health and preventing dental problems before they arise. At Matthews Smiles Dental, our professional dental cleanings remove plaque, tartar, and harmful bacteria that regular brushing and flossing can miss. During your cleaning, our skilled hygienists use gentle techniques to ensure your comfort while thoroughly cleaning your teeth and gums. Regular cleanings not only help you achieve a bright, fresh smile but also reduce your risk of cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues.
Exams
Dental exams are the cornerstone of preventative care at Matthews Smiles Dental. During your exam, our dentists will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your teeth, gums, and mouth to identify any signs of decay, disease, or other concerns. We use advanced tools and techniques to ensure that even the smallest issues are detected early, giving us the opportunity to treat them before they become more serious. Regular dental exams help you maintain long-term oral health and allow our team to keep your smile in the best possible condition.
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays are an invaluable tool for diagnosing dental issues that may not be visible during a standard exam. At Matthews Smiles Dental, we use state-of-the-art digital x-ray technology to capture detailed images of your teeth and jaw, allowing us to detect problems such as cavities, impacted teeth, or bone loss with precision. Digital x-rays help us develop a comprehensive treatment plan and ensure that any underlying issues are addressed early. Our digital x-rays are fast, safe, and provide high-quality images for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Oral Cancer
If oral cancer is discovered and treated in its early stages, the recovery and survival rate is quite high. However, the death rate associated with oral cancer is high for the simple fact that it is often discovered late into its development. There is great reason and motivation to find it early. The good news is that oral cancer is easy to spot. While your dentist may not always mention it to you, he is trained to be on the lookout for oral cancer during every single examination.
Affordable Preventative Care
At Matthews Smiles Dental, we think everyone in the Provo, UT area should be able to get the great dental care they need, even if you don’t have dental insurance. That’s why we offer our new patients a special dental membership plan. This yearly membership program will get you cleanings, exams, x-rays, and additional discounts on our other dental services.
Proactive Prevention
The obvious step you can take is to be consistent with your semi-annual dental check ups. The cancer can be found and treated if the dentist is given the opportunity before the cancer develops. Matthews Smiles Dental takes your oral health seriously, and we are committed to diagnosing it early. We encourage you to keep your appointments for check ups alone for this reason. If we spot any symptoms of oral cancer, we use Advanced VELscope technology to detect and confront this condition. We will move forward with the proper treatment as quickly as possible.
Just remember that early detection will increase your odds of survival significantly. Don’t put off those important check ups just because you think that your oral health is in good condition.
