Do I really need to get dental check ups and cleanings two times a year?

We are asked all the time, " Do I really need to get regular dental check ups?" There are many reasons that the answer to that is ABSOLUTELY! These are the things that you can expect to happen on your routine cleaning appointments.

• Health history update. Your mouth is truly the gateway to your health. If you have changes in your health , it is important that Dr Johnson is aware to be able to make a proper diagnosis



• Gum measurements. We measure and record the gum pocket depths. These are the "numbers" that the hygienist calls out or enters in the computer. We are checking pocket depths. Numbers 1-3 are healthy. Numbers greater than that show varying degrees of periodontal disease.



• Scaling of tartar. The registered dental hygienist will scale away all build up of tartar/calculus.



• Polish. The registered dental hygienist will polish away as much staining as possible.



• Oral exam by Dr Johnson. He is looking at the overall health of your mouth, diagnosing oral health concerns/diseases, checking cranial nerve responses, and the health of your teeth. This is your opportunity to express any concerns or questions that you have for him. He needs to know if you are having new problems. He will also review your x-rays and the periodontal exam that was done by the hygienist.



• Dr Johnson and the registered dental hygienist will recommend how often you should get your teeth cleaned/checked. Most people can enjoy a 6 month "recall". If there is periodontal disease, then a 3 or 4 month "recall" may be recommended.

We hope this helps you to understand why it is so important to keep up with your dental check ups. If you have fallen behind schedule, please call today to schedule an appointment.

Debbie Johnson

Dr. Brian Johnson

1240 Upper Hembree Road

Suite C

Roswell, GA 30076

770.993.9809

www.BrianJohnsonDMD.com