Posts Tagged: gum disease

Preventive dental care improves the appearance of teeth, but more importantly, a checkup and cleaning allow our team to find problems, like gum disease and tooth damage, in the early stages when repair is simplest. Teeth cleaning is an essential part of preventive care, performed by dental hygienists who have a bachelor’s degree in this field. In accordance with the American Dental Association, Dr. Khalepari in Calabasas, CA recommends all patients attend a checkup and cleaning once every six months. In the absence of gum disease, a cleaning may follow a dental checkup. When gum disease is present, a separate… Read more »