Oral Examinations

Oral Examinations Holland DentistIn general, we recommend that you schedule oral examinations and teeth cleanings every six months. That way, our dentist in Holland, Michigan, will be able to detect any oral health issues before they have the opportunity to worsen. If you’re experiencing any discomfort, Dr. Habecker will be able to diagnose your condition and recommend a course of treatment to restore your oral health.

Here’s what you need to know about oral examinations.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

During an oral examination, a dental hygienist will take X-rays and remove plaque and tartar from your smile. After the teeth cleaning, our dentist will examine your teeth and gums for signs of gum disease, cavities, oral cancer, misaligned teeth, and other oral health issues.

Benefits of Oral Examinations

Oral examinations are important because they help our dentist catch small issues before they grow into larger problems. For example, gingivitis (early gum disease) can be reversed by adopting a healthy oral hygiene routine and seeing our Holland dentist for professional teeth cleanings every six months.

Cavity Detection

X-rays taken during an oral examination can reveal cavities hiding along the gum line or between teeth. Scheduling a dental exam is in your best interest because it gives your dentist the opportunity to save teeth from cavities.

While small cavities are treated with fillings, large cavities may require dental crowns. Not only are dental crowns more expensive than fillings, but the dental procedure is more invasive.

Learn More: How Are Tooth Fillings and Crowns Different? →

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Habecker

Dr. Brenton Habecker is an experienced dentist in Holland, Michigan. He’s also accepting new patients and would be more than happy to welcome you to our practice. To schedule an appointment, please call Macatawa Smiles at (616) 396-7524. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.

COVID-19 UPDATE FROM DR. HABECKER AND HIS TEAM

Dear Patient Family,

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for all of us. Many of you have been forced to wait for dental care and we appreciate your understanding while we kept our office closed to follow orders from the Governor's Office.

We are happy to say that we are opening our office for all patient treatment on June 1st, 2020. Our hours of operation will go back to normal, Monday-Thursday 8am - 5pm. We want you to know that there will be some changes at your next appointment. Please be patient with us as our protocols will inevitably change as new guidelines are released.

  • We ask that you use our parking lot as the waiting room.
  • Please wear a mask when you come into the office and leave it on until entering the treatment room. Homemade is acceptable.
  • Only the person receiving treatment should come in the building, all others will be asked to wait in the car if at all possible. The exception will be for our minor patients who may have one parent accompany them.
  • We will be asking you some questions when you arrive at the office and we will also be taking your temperature.
  • We will not be able to offer magazines, drinks, or toys at this time as they cannot be disinfected to our standards. Eventually this will change and we will be happy to offer our amenities once again.

These changes have been made to adhere to the latest CDC guidelines and for the benefit of our patients and our staff. We want you to know that our office has always taken the safety of our patients very seriously and that we will continue to follow the highest levels of sterilization and disinfection to keep you protected. If you would like more information on what measures we have taken we would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

We cannot say how excited we are to see all of our patients again and to provide for their dental needs. We look forward to seeing all of your smiling faces soon!

Dr. Habecker and Team