Your first visit to Turó Park Clinics: what to expect?
The new patient visit
At our modern dental center in the heart of Barcelona, we spend extra time with you when we meet you for the first time. Fortunately, we have multilingual dentists who speak your language.
It is important to us that we learn fully about your medical and oral health history, including how often your brush and floss your teeth and see a dentist.
Next the dentist will look at your teeth, mouth and gums to assess whether dental care is needed. They will be looking carefully for signs of tooth decay, tartar buildup and other risk factors for periodontal disease.
In some cases, the dentist will recommend doing a panoramic X-ray to better examine your teeth and jaw structure.
Teeth scaling
Sometimes it can help you feel less anxious when you know what to expect. Before starting the actual cleaning process, our dentists start with a physical exam of your entire mouth. They will use a small mirror to check around your teeth and gums for any signs of gingivitis (inflamed gums) or other potential concerns. They will also be looking for any plaque and tartar.
Plaque is a sticky film made up mainly of bacteria, but also of salivary proteins, acids and sugars, which builds up on your teeth. Over time, plaque hardens and thickens into tartar. You can’t remove tartar with a toothbrush- that’s why you need to see a dentist for regular cleanings to remove any built-up tartar. If tartar builds up over time it can cause cavities, gingivitis, bad breath, periodontitis (mouth infections) or abscesses, and even tooth loss. Turó Park's dentists use the most-up to date ultrasonic tools to thoroughly and quickly remove all plaque and tartar with minimal discomfort for you.
After removing the tartar and plaque, our dentists painlessly polish your teeth to leave you with a healthy, clean-smelling mouth and shiny teeth. We always finish with a flossing demonstration with dental floss, making sure you know the best way to clean your teeth in between your dental appointments.
