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.
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