Dental hygiene and periodontal care at Ten Mile Smiles

At Ten Mile Smiles, our goal is to help you create a healthy, confident smile that lasts a lifetime! Our team of qualified dental professionals is dedicated to helping our patients in and around the community of Meridian, Idaho, with solutions to get them on the right track for teeth and gums that are beautiful and functional throughout their life. In addition to taking good care of the teeth each day with brushing and flossing, patients must also be mindful of visiting our team for routine evaluations and cleanings for proper dental hygiene and periodontal care. These oral health checkup appointments are critical to protecting your smile from disease and decay.

What to expect at your oral health and hygiene checkup appointment at Ten Mile Smiles

• When you visit our office, you will be greeted by our front office team and given paperwork to complete. Our team will also ask about dental insurance cards and guide you through the intake paperwork at your first appointment.
• Our dental hygienists will then take you to a treatment room to discuss your medical and dental history. If the dentist does not have recent images of your teeth and gums, x-rays or CT scans may also be completed during this appointment.
• We then start with the routine cleaning. Our trained, skilled dental hygienists perform this cleaning. It removes plaque and calculus from the surfaces of the teeth and gums to prevent the development of gum disease, gingivitis, and cavities. This includes flossing between the teeth. During this time, the dental hygienist might take notes of anything concerning they spot that should be brought to the dentist’s attention.
• Your dentist performs an oral cancer screening, looking for signs of cancerous areas that might require a biopsy to evaluate further. Oral cancer develops anywhere in the mouth, including the tongue, gums, or cheeks.
• Our dentist performs a thorough evaluation to determine if you need any other additional services. Restorations are checked to ensure they are bonded in place and are not broken, and any problems are brought to the attention of our patients to discuss possible treatment options.

Schedule your visit today!

Call Ten Mile Smiles at 208-715-5000 to request a visit with the dental team at the practice, conveniently located at 3118 West Milano Drive, Suite #110, and serving patients in the community of Meridian, ID.