Dental Check up and Cleaning

At Centre Dentaire Olympique, our caring, professional hygienists perform thorough, meticulous dental cleanings. During your visit, a dentist will also perform a dental check-up for oral disease prevention.

Why the need for a cleaning and a dental check-up?

For many people, a visit to the dentist can often be a terrible source of anxiety. If dental care causes you panic and anxiety, we are here for you. Don’t forget to bring up any feelings of anxiety during your appointment with the family dentist. He/she will address all of your questions and take you through various techniques to help you relax.

• Tooth decay prevention

Cavities are the leading infectious disease responsible for tooth loss. Brought on by foods that contain sugar and naturally occurring mouth bacteria, cavities affect around 60% of children and 100% of adults. Left untreated, they can cause severe pain and devitalize the tooth.

• Periodontal disease prevention

Caused by tartar and plaque build-up, periodontal diseases can seriously impact a person’s health. Apart from the risk of tooth loss and gum recession, the jawbone can also be affected. Left untreated, periodontitis can also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

• Halitosis prevention

No one likes having bad breath, yet many struggle with this problem. There is really only one way to effectively counteract halitosis, and that’s by undergoing thorough dental cleaning. Although daily brushing helps maintain good oral hygiene, a dental check up and cleaning will effectively remove all the food residue, tartar, and plaque build up that cause bad breath.

Digital and panoramic radiography

Why the need for dental x-rays? The answer is simple: to rapidly detect oral disease. As a matter of fact, interproximal x-rays are performed at every check-up whereas panoramic x-rays are performed every three to five years.