Dental Oral Exam
Dental Exam in San Jose, Doug Takeuchi DDS

New patients receive a comprehensive examination which includes a screening for oral cancer, gum and bone disease, blood pressure, and systemic disorders.

A routine oral exam is performed on established patients to determine any changes in dental and health status since the previous visit. Your gum tissue is measured with a fine instrument ruler to calibrate in millimeters pocket depth between the tooth and the connective gum tissue around the tooth. Pocket depth more than 4 mm could indicate disease and infection and requires immediate attention. The deeper the pocket, the greater the extent plaque bacteria collects and infection in gum disease develop.

X-rays are taken as needed. Tooth scaling and root planing occur as needed. Routine cleanings also include a professional polishing PROFY that removes only the soft sticky plaque that is above the gum line.

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Dental Exam in San Jose.

Professional Teeth Cleaning
Teeth Cleaning in San Jose, Doug Takeuchi DDS

Professional cleaning by the dentist or hygienist is designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease.

The cleaning involves scaling, planing, and polishing to remove plaque, calculus, and stain deposits. The purpose of polishing tooth surfaces is to make them smooth so that it is more difficult for plaque and debris to accumulate on your teeth and cause decay or gum disease.

The best ways to prevent dental problems are to brush and floss regularly and have routine dental cleanings and exams.

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Teeth Cleaning in San Jose.

Fillings
Dental Fillings in San Jose, Dentist Dr. Takeuchi

There is now NEW technology that allows you to replace old silver and gold fillings with a more natural looking composite filling. Composite fillings are bonded to the tooth and research has proven them to be about 90% as strong as a healthy, natural tooth material.

BENEFITS:
• Beautiful in appearance
• Completed in a single visit
• No filling leaks
• Less chance of tooth cracking

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Dental Fillings in San Jose.

Brushing
Brushing Technique, San Jose Dentist Dr. Takeuchi

Step 1- Place bristles along the gum line at a 45 degree angle. Gently brush using a circular motion along the outer and inner tooth surfaces.

Step 2 - Brush each tooth individually! Tilt brush vertically behind the front teeth. Using the front half of the brush use the same circular motion.

Step 3 - Place the brush against the biting surface of the teeth and use a gentle back and forth motion. Brush the tongue to remove odor producing bacteria, or use a tongue scraper.

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Learn the proper way to brush your teeth.

Flossing
Flossing Technique, San Jose Dentist Dr. Takeuchi

Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind some of it around your middle finger (3 turns). This finger will take up the floss as it becomes dirty.

Shorten the length between the two fingers to 6 inches and wind some floss (1 turn) around the opposite middle finger. Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and index fingers. Guide the floss between your teeth using a gentle rubbing motion.

When the floss reaches the gum line, curve it into a C shape against one tooth. Gently slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth. Hold the floss tightly against the tooth as you gently rub the side of the tooth with an up and down motion. Before retrieving it, clean the adjacent tooth surface.

As you finish cleaning each contact wind the dirty floss once around the first middle finger and slide more new length of floss to proceed to the next contact.

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Learn the proper way to floss.