Dental Hygiene
Welcome to our dental hygiene clinic, where we focus on promoting and maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Good dental hygiene is crucial to maintaining a healthy mouth and overall well-being. Our team of dental professionals is dedicated to educating and empowering you to take control of your oral health and maintain a bright, healthy smile.
What is dental hygiene?
Dental hygiene is the practice of maintaining clean teeth and healthy gums through regular brushing, flossing, and professional dental cleanings. Proper dental hygiene not only helps prevent dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and bad breath, but it also contributes to overall health and well-being. Poor dental hygiene has been linked to several health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
We offer a range of dental hygiene services, including routine dental exams, cleanings, and preventative care. During your dental exam, our skilled and experienced dental professionals will check your teeth, gums, and mouth for any signs of dental problems or disease. Our professional dental cleanings help remove plaque and tartar buildup, which can cause gum disease and tooth decay if left untreated. We also offer fluoride treatments and dental sealants to help prevent cavities and maintain healthy teeth.
At our dental hygiene practice, we believe that education is key to achieving optimal oral health.
Our team of dental professionals is dedicated to educating and empowering our patients to take control of their oral health. We provide personalized advice on brushing and flossing techniques, diet and nutrition, and other lifestyle factors that can impact your oral health.
We also offer customized treatment plans based on your individual needs and goals. Our dental professionals will work with you to develop a plan that fits your lifestyle and budget, ensuring that you receive the best possible care.
If you're looking for a dental hygiene practice that prioritizes your oral health and well-being, look no further than our practice. Contact us today to schedule a dental exam and take the first step towards a healthy, beautiful smile.
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FAQ
Plaque, a soft sticky film produced by oral bacteria, constantly accumulates, and if missed for 48 hours or longer, it begins to harden and turn into calculus, sometimes called tartar. Once calculus forms, it is no longer removable at home. Instead, calculus must be removed with the specialized tools used by dental hygienists at the dental office. Having calculus along and under the gum line is similar to having a splinter in your hand. The area around it gets red, sensitive, and swollen, and it will not get better until the splinter is removed. Your regular professional teeth cleanings with our team are the opportunity to remove that splinter.
Prolonged periods of unremoved calculus and plaque buildup leads to inflammation and gum (periodontal) disease. The beginning stages of gum disease are reversible, and the gum tissue can heal and reattach to the teeth with proper removal of bacteria and maintenance of a healthy oral environment at home and in our dental office. As gum disease progresses, permanent bone damage occurs around teeth and more advanced treatments and deep cleanings are necessary to maintain health in a higher risk environment. Gum disease is not always about poor oral hygiene, genetics plays a role in plaque accumulation and how quickly plaque is transformed into calculus, so sometimes patients who work really hard at homecare still need to come in more often. We cannot change our genetics but rather have to learn to work with it, and a trusted dental hygienist can help you do just that.
A six-month recall is only aimed at patients who have healthy gums. Sometimes patients will need to get their teeth cleaned every 3-4 months as prevention for advanced gum disease. In the half a year interval, they will remain healthy with a few minor suggestions, but those with gum disease that causes bleeding and soft tissue recession and those with high calculus levels need more frequent cleanings to keep their oral health under control. If, during a six-month recall, the gum tissues are not stable, a more frequent dental office visit is suggested.
In addition to promoting gum health, monitoring the oral cavity frequently provides the best chance for the dentist to diagnose and treat cavities and other oral issues while the problems are small and easier to fix. Waiting until a tooth hurts to see a dentist usually involves more extensive dental treatment as opposed to catching a small cavity on checkup x-rays and removing the decay before it reaches an advanced stage.
Routine dental cleanings are necessary to maintain and preserve optimal oral health. It is recommended you visit our dental office at least every 6 months to have a routine checkup and dental cleaning with our team. Sometimes, when patients are experiencing periodontal (gum) disease, more frequent visits are required to reduce and eliminate harmful bacteria.
During prophylaxis (professional teeth cleanings) you may receive some combination of the following:
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An oral cancer screening
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Any necessary diagnostic X-rays
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The hygienist may provide tips for how to better maintain health at home
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An assessment of gum and bone attachment
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A thorough dental exam
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Removal of harmful oral bacteria, plaque, and calculus