Dental Check-Ups in Arlington Heights | Gilbert X. Mendez, D.D.S.
The first dental check-up with Dr. Mendez involves a discussion about your medical history, during which you will need to explain any dental and medical conditions you suffer from. Also, the dentist may ask about your diet, supplements you take on a normal basis, and any medications.
Once the examination is complete, Dr. Mendez presents you the results, and you decide the next steps. If cavities are discovered, the dentist will suggest fillings or crowns, if there are missing teeth, they may suggest bridges or implants, and if there are infections, they will prescribe you antibiotics to reduce the infection before treatment. If there are no dental problems, the dentist may proceed to a professional dental cleaning where the plaque and tartar build-up are removed to minimize cavity occurrence and increase teeth’s aesthetics.
Dental check-ups are best done every six months. Six months is the average time span between two check-ups, but depending on your dental health Dr. Mendez may increase or decrease the number of annual check-ups. For example, if your teeth and gums are in good condition, and there is no significant plaque build-up in-between visits the dentist may agree to one annual check-up.