Routine Dentistry & Hygiene

Visiting a dentist on a routine basis enables patients to monitor their oral health under the guidance of a dental professional. These evaluations help to prevent the development of serious disorders like gum disease and tooth decay.

Even if you take care of your teeth and practice good dental hygiene, it’s important to regularly visit your dentist for cleanings and examinations. Routine dental visits every six months can help patients stay on top of their hygiene practices, as well as allow dental professionals to keep an eye out for minor problems before they become serious.

At Herre Holistic Dental KC, we understand that visiting a dentist for the first time in years (or the first time ever, in some cases) can be anxiety-inducing. As such, we aim to reduce patient apprehension by providing a basic walkthrough of what to expect during a routine dental visit.

When our team confirms your appointment, paperwork will be sent to you to fill out before you arrive. That gives our clinical team time to prepare for your visit to help ensure we are able to provide the highest quality of care. Once you arrive and are greeted by a friendly face, our clinical team consisting of a skilled hygienist and Dr. Herre or Dr. Ketchem, will start completing a comprehensive dental evaluation. During the evaluation, photos, digital scans, and x-rays may be taken for diagnostic purposes. Based on the examination, our clinical team will then educate you on the findings and provide options for any recommended treatment including the type of teeth cleaning that’s recommended based on your health status.

Our team may also provide educational information about your current oral health condition, as well as recommend ways to improve hygiene.

If you have been given a clean bill of health, our team will schedule you for a follow-up appointment in six months for your second yearly examination and cleaning.

Our holistic dental team embraces the fact that a healthy mouth promotes other healthy body systems. By pairing an effective at-home oral hygiene regimen with routine dental visits, our patients can keep their teeth, gums, and other oral tissues in optimal condition, which will help improve their whole-body health by extension.