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717-960-9969
403 North Hanover St. Carlisle, PA 17013
(Parking down Kerrs Avenue in fenced lot)
Walk-Ins Welcome
Routine Cleaning & Check-Ups
To maintain your oral health, it is important to regularly see your dentists. Schedule a routine cleaning and dental checkup in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at 717-960-9969. Our dental professional, Dr. K. Randy Martin, will help prevent, identify and treat any signs of tooth damage or decay, all in the comfort of our Smile Rite II office.
The Cleaning
Brushing and flossing helps clean the plaque from your teeth, but you can’t remove tartar at home. During the cleaning your dentist will use special tools to remove tartar. This is called scaling. When your teeth are scaled, they may be polished. In most cases a gritty paste is used for this and will help to remove any surface stains on your teeth. In the final step, your dental professional will use floss to make sure the areas between your teeth are clean.
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The Check-up
Dr. K. Randy Martin will check for cavities and to see if there is plaque or tartar on your teeth. Plaque is a clear, sticky layer of bacteria. If it is not removed, it can get harder and become tartar. You cannot remove tartar with brushing and flossing. If plaque and tartar build up on your teeth, they can cause oral diseases.
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Next your gums will be checked. This will be done with a special tool to measure the spaces between your teeth and gums. With healthy gums, the spaces are shallow. When people have gum disease, the spaces may become deeper.
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The check-up should also include your tongue, throat, face, head and neck. This is to look for any signs of trouble, swelling or cancer.
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Schedule a dental exam and cleaning in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at 717-960-9969 or stop by our Smile Rite II office.