Preventive Care And Maintenance

Preventing oral diseases like tooth decay and gum disease is the key to a beautiful and healthy smile for a lifetime.Our Registered Dental Hygienists are the preventive specialists in our clinic. Our clients are strongly encouraged to maintain regular dental hygiene visits. These visits include:

 

• Medical history review and update
• Tooth examination for cavity detection, fractures, failing fillings
• Periodontal assessment to identify gum disease
• Oral cancer screening
• Assessment of bite and function
• Orthodontic assessment
• Checking for destructive oral habits such as grinding, thumb sucking
• Scaling and polishing as indicated
• Fluoride as indicated
• Radiographs (x-rays) as prescribed by the dentist
• Oral hygiene self-care assessment and instruction
• Nutritional consultation when indicated
• Dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment plan
• Examination by the dentist

At your dental hygiene preventive care visit, our Registered Dental Hygienists will give you a report on your current oral health and make recommendations for any additional treatment.