A regular checkup schedule is the first step toward maintaining good health for your teeth and gums. The family dentists at Darby Dental Smiles offer a wide range of services to help keep your smile in ideal health. 

To learn more about how dentists Dr. Jessica Kile, Dr. Marta Lovell and Dr. Lauren Bowman can help you keep your smile healthy, please call (937) 834-2252 today to schedule an appointment.

Oral Health at Home

We recommend that you visit us twice a year for a professional checkup and cleaning. In the meantime, there are steps you can take to maintain good oral hygiene at home. Good practices to observe include:

• Brushing your teeth twice a day (possibly more, depending on diet)
• Floss daily
• Eat a diet that limits sugar.
• Maintain good overall health

What to Expect During a Cleaning

When you visit Darby Dental Smiles, you will generally meet with two members of our team: a hygienist and a family dentist. The hygienist will do an initial check of your gums and teeth before starting the cleaning, which often includes:

• Removing soft plaque and hard tartar from your teeth
• Polishing teeth to remove deposits left by coffee, tea and other items that tend to stain
• Education on proper brushing, flossing, and home care techniques to maintain a healthy mouth
  

What to Expect During a Checkup

The family dentist will evaluate the health of your entire mouth, as well as supporting structures. Usual steps of an examination include:

• Checking the health of each tooth for signs of decay
• Digital X-rays to check the mouth for oral health issues your dentist can’t see during the regular exam.
• Ensuring restorative work, such as dental crowns and bridges, tooth colored fillings, and dental implants, remain secure and intact
  
• Assessing your bite to make sure it’s properly aligned
• Gently probing your gums for signs of tenderness, bleeding, or disease
• Oral DNA saliva testing if signs of disease are present is available if needed.
  
  

After the exam, your dentist can make treatment recommendations to help you and your loved ones advance and maintain your oral health.

If you live in or around Mechanicsburg, Springfield, or Dayton, Ohio and would like to make an appointment with a skilled dentist, please contact Darby Dental Smiles by calling (937) 834-2252 or book online today.