{"id":51,"date":"2020-07-07T01:42:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T01:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2024-05-21T12:28:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T12:28:12","slug":"desoto-dentist-havent-visited-dentist-years-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amazedentaldesoto.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/07\/desoto-dentist-havent-visited-dentist-years-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"First Dental Checkup in Years? Here\u2019s What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When was the last time you visited the dentist? If it\u2019s been longer than you\u2019re proud to admit, you may be reluctant to schedule your next appointment out of anxiety, fear, or shame. However, taking control of your oral health and seeing your dentist regularly plays a key role in keeping your smile happy, healthy, and intact for a lifetime. Thankfully, you\u2019re likely to feel much more confident about scheduling and attending your first visit in years when you know what to expect. Read on as your friendly DeSoto dentist<\/a> goes over what your next appointment will look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Arriving to the Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you arrive to the office for your scheduled appointment, you\u2019ll be greeted by the front desk staff. They\u2019ll ask you to fill out some new patient forms that inquire about your dental insurance (if applicable), your health history, and your contact information. After just a few minutes in the reception area, you\u2019ll be called back to the clinical part of the practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting Your DeSoto Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you set your things down and get comfortable in the examination chair, you and your dentist will spend a few minutes talking. They\u2019ll take the time to get to know you, your health history, your goals for your smile, and your concerns. It\u2019s also a great time for you to bring up any questions you may have about taking care of your oral health at home or a new dental symptom you\u2019ve noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dental Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With time permitting, the next part of your appointment will be the dental cleaning. As you sit back and relax in the reclined examination chair, your dentist or a highly trained dental hygienist will use specialized tools to clean your smile. They\u2019ll gently scrape away built up plaque or tartar from all the hard to clean areas of your mouth like behind your back molars and between your teeth. Then, surface stains on your enamel are carefully polished away to leave your pearly whites bright and refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dental Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next, your dentist will closely inspect your teeth and gums. This thorough examination includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n