{"id":103,"date":"2020-12-08T15:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T15:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/?p=103"},"modified":"2021-01-08T15:38:59","modified_gmt":"2021-01-08T15:38:59","slug":"while-what-expect-next-dental-checkup-dentist-in-cary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/08\/while-what-expect-next-dental-checkup-dentist-in-cary\/","title":{"rendered":"Haven\u2019t Seen Your Dentist in a While? Here\u2019s What to Expect at Your Next Checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Has it been quite a while since your last dental checkup<\/a>? Whether it\u2019s due to worries about cost, a busy schedule, or dental anxiety, sometimes months or even years can pass by without visiting your dentist in Cary. However, taking good care of your mouth is important in having a healthy, bright smile. Scheduling that first appointment in a long time can be intimidating, but your dentist and their team will make sure you\u2019re comfortable. Here\u2019s what you can expect to happen at your next dental checkup and cleaning if you haven\u2019t had one in a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Checking in for Your Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Due to the Covid-19<\/a> pandemic, checking in for your appointment will look a bit different than it did a year ago. Rather than waiting inside the office, you\u2019ll be asked to check in from your car and only enter the building when the team is ready for you. Once you arrive, you\u2019ll be asked to fill out some health and insurance forms if you haven\u2019t already done so online. You\u2019ll also be asked a series of questions about your health, have your temperature taken, and be asked to rinse your mouth with an antibacterial solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Once you\u2019re settled into the treatment chair, your Cary dentist will introduce themselves. After taking some time to get to know you and reviewing your health history, your smile goals, and any concerns you might have, they\u2019ll introduce you to one of their dental hygienists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The hygienist will use special instruments to clean your teeth much more thoroughly than you can with your toothbrush and floss at home. First, they\u2019ll remove built-up plaque from hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. Then, they\u2019ll polish your teeth with a gritty substance to clear surface stains on your enamel, leaving your smile shining brightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Following your cleaning, your dentist will take X-rays and closely examine your mouth for signs of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n