Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene/Periodontal
Health
While at our office, we make sure that you receive
the highest level of service and ensure that our dental work is of the highest
quality. To ensure that you maintain great oral health, this level of quality
needs to extend into your personal oral hygiene routine. We can help you
establish a dental hygiene routine that will keep your teeth healthy and white.
If you have any questions about your current hygiene plan please ask us.
Your teeth are not the only important part of your mouth. Your gums are
essential to oral hygiene as well. We can provide periodontal cleanings and
treatment, or refer you to one of our recommended specialists. Please let us
know if you have any questions.
Oral cancer screenings
Oral cancer screenings are a very important part of the dental visit for
the patient. With the advances in modern technology, we are now able to pinpoint
the start of a potential problem much earlier in its evolution. The ability to
do so is extremely important in being able to treat any issues prior to them
becoming a major irreversible problem.
The oral cancer screening is
often completed with an ultraviolet light or similar device that allows us to
view issues that can't always be detected by the human eye under normal
conditions.
Certain lifestyle choices can have a great impact on the
health of tissues and your overall health in the mouth. If you are a smoker or
heavy drinker, make sure to get regular screenings when you visit the dentist.
Root Planing
Often there is plaque and tartar
that accumulates below the gum line. In this scenario, we will clean and smooth
this area with special instruments to ensure that the area is completely
spotless. If this area is not kept clean the entire area can become irritated
with the bacteria that resides in the tartar and plaque. It's very important to
have your dentist check this area if you have bleeding during brushing.