Check Ups & Cleanings
Regular checkups and cleanings are one of the simplest ways to protect your teeth, gums, and overall health. At Absolute Dentistry, we take these visits seriously while keeping the experience relaxed, comfortable, and easy to understand.
Whether you are coming in for your routine six-month visit or it has been a while, we meet you where you are. Our focus is always on prevention, early detection, and helping you feel confident about your oral health.
Getting to Know Your Smile
Your Routine Checkup
During your exam, we take a close look at your teeth, gums, and supporting structures to make sure everything is healthy and stable. Your visit typically includes:
We believe in keeping things clear and straightforward so you always understand what we are seeing and why it matters.
The Full Picture of Your Oral Health
Professional Cleaning and Gum Health
A professional cleaning does more than polish your teeth. It removes the buildup of plaque and tartar that naturally collects over time, even with consistent brushing and flossing at home.
At every visit, we also take a close look at your gum health. Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile, and early signs of periodontal disease often develop quietly. We check for bleeding, inflammation, and changes in gum attachment so we can identify concerns early.
A Deeper Level of Clean
Our Commitment to You
If we notice signs of periodontal (gum) disease, we may recommend a deeper cleaning called scaling and root planing. This treatment targets areas below the gumline where bacteria and tartar can build up and contribute to ongoing inflammation and bone loss.
During this process, we carefully measure gum pocket depths, evaluate bone levels when needed with X-rays, and assess how your gums are responding over time. From there, we create a care plan tailored to your needs, which may include more frequent hygiene visits to help stabilize your oral health.
Using ultrasonic scalers and precision hand instruments, we gently remove deposits from tooth and root surfaces. This helps reduce inflammation, support gum healing, and slow the progression of periodontal disease.
Care That Grows With You
Prevention That Fits Your Life
Most patients benefit from a six-month hygiene schedule, while others with periodontal concerns may require more frequent maintenance visits to keep their gums healthy and stable.
We will always explain what we see, what it means, and why we are recommending a specific approach so you feel confident in your care.
If you are looking for a dental home in Okotoks for yourself or your family, we would be happy to welcome you. Call us at (587) 602-2813 to book your next checkup and cleaning.