Two dental visits a year with your Sewell, NJ dentists at Connolly Family Dentistry keep smiles bright and gums healthy.

Avoid oral health problems by being proactive. That’s the philosophy behind preventive dentistry at Connolly Family Dentistry. Sewell, NJ dentists, Drs. Christopher J. Connolly, John McCarty and Christopher John Connolly provide a full range of preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental services for the entire family, but the cornerstone of their care remains the routine, semi-annual dental visit.

Why 2 dental visits per year?

Your Sewell, NJ dentist has seen it all–decay, abscesses, gum disease, bite problems, tooth loss. He knows some of the most complex, devastating and expensive to treat dental conditions could be lessened or avoided altogether with simple dental exams and hygienic cleanings.

For most people, semi-annual visits produce great results–less plaque, fewer cavities, little to no gum disease. For others with problems such as:

• diabetes
• cancer
• gum disease
• soft enamel
• a smoking habit
• multiple restorations

More frequent visits help stop tooth loss and periodontitis, or advanced gum disease. Plus, as the American Dental Association states, the mouth tells the dentist a lot about the rest of the body. Often, signs of infection or serious bodily deficiency show in the mouth before doctors detect it elsewhere.

So, beginning when a child’s first teeth erupt and continuing through senior years, semi-annual exams, x-rays and cleanings are the rule.

What’s involved in a semi-annual exam?

Your Sewell, NJ dentist performs many important services during a routine examination. He carefully:

• looks for signs of decay
• performs periodontal probing to assess gum pocket depth
• assesses existing fillings, crowns, implants, fixed bridgework, bonding and other restorations
• performs an oral cancer check with the VIZILITE diagnostic tool
• looks for bite issues and jaw problems

Drs. Christopher Connolly, John McCarty or Christopher John Connolly also update the patient’s medical and surgical history and list of prescription medications. If needed, x-rays look for hidden decay, abscesses or other problems not detected on visual examination.

In addition, a skilled hygienist cleans and polishes the teeth, removing sticky plaque and hard tartar. Even with good brushing and flossing at home, this biofilm accumulates more quickly than people realize, and with it can come decay, bad breath and gum disease, a leading cause of tooth loss in adults.

Do you have any questions?

The Sewell, NJ dentists at Connolly Family Dentistry welcome questions at exam time. They want all their patients fully informed on their oral health and also to fully participate in any necessary restorative treatments or cosmetic makeovers.

How long has it been since you had a dental exam? Don’t put it off. Contact the staff at Connolly Family Dentistry to set a convenient appointment time.