Oral Examinations
Your regular six-month exam and hygiene visits allow the doctor and hygienist to note any changes in your teeth and gums.
Preventive dental care can help you avoid serious and costly dental problems in the future by catching early signs of disease. We compare it to having regular maintenance on your vehicle, sort of like a tune-up for your mouth.
Prevention can include regular dental exams, cleanings, and X-rays. Sealants and fluoride can also be great preventive treatments that can help protect your teeth.
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral cancer can affect any part of the mouth or surrounding tissues. During your exam, your dentist will check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer which are difficult to detect with the naked eye.
Oral Health Care at Home
Preventing dental disease often starts at your home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. To keep your smile healthy between dental appointments, be sure to brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time, and floss at least once a day. Our team can talk to you about what foods to avoid in order to maintain healthy teeth.
Dental Hygiene Cleaning
Our dental hygienists provide you and your families with routine cleanings to help maintain your oral health.
To begin, they will use a scaler to remove any tartar and plaque build-up. Next, they will use a polisher and coarse toothpaste to remove any leftover stains or plaque, followed by a thorough flossing of your teeth and gums.
We recommend that you visit your hygienist once every six months, however, we typically tailor and schedule the appointments based on each person’s individual needs. This may mean some people come more frequently and others can wait a little longer between visits, although never more than one year.
Fluoride Treatment
If you or your child has a high risk of tooth decay, our dentists may also recommend a fluoride treatment. Fluoride is a natural mineral that can help to rebuild the minerals in your tooth enamel to prevent or reverse tooth decay.
