Our Dental Hygiene Services

DENTAL CLEANINGS:

Services may include and are not limited to:

Oral Hygiene Examination

• to observe any abnormalities of oral tissues, teeth and gums

• to record a baseline of your gum health and existing restorations

SCALING AND ROOT PLANING

• scaling (or debriding) to remove soft and hardened deposits, or tartar formed by bacterial plaque to prevent inflammation of the gums

• planing (or smoothing) of the calculus and toxins on the root surfaces

POLISHING

• to remove surface debris, plaque and stains

FLUORIDE APPLICATION

• to strengthen enamel and prevent cavities by remineralizing the teeth

ORAL HYGIENE INSTRUCTIONS

• to review the efficacy of self home care with the patient by reviewing techniques, tools and aids and setting up an individualized plan to improve oral care

*Treatment varies between individuals depending on oral health conditions

OTHER SERVICES:

• oral cancer screening

• tooth remineralization treatment

• tooth desensitization treatments

• Preventative sealant placement

• Anti-cavity fluoride treatment

• Silver diamine application (arrests cavities)

• Tooth jewelry application

• Nutritional diet analysis

• Caries risk assessments