It’s Not Just a Cleaning

Its Not Just a Cleaning

In dentistry, your ongoing, regularly scheduled hygiene visit is the most important appointment you can keep. Heres a list of some of the things you should expect from your dental professional at every hygiene visitits more than just a cleaning.

Review your medical history and modify treatment accordingly

Blood pressure screening

Oral cancer screening, using the latest greatest technology, including the VELscope

Gum (periodontal) disease screening (gum measurement to evaluate progress)

Cavity detecting x-rays and x-rays to evaluate all of the supporting teeth and bony structures

Full mouth disease and tumor detecting x-rays

Examination of existing fillings

Detection of new cavities

Evaluation of your bite and the consequences of missing or crowded teeth

Re-check fit of dental appliances (dentures, partials, bite-guards, etc.)

Evaluate cosmetic needs to give you a more beautiful smile

Removal of hardened bacterial deposits (tartar or calculus)

Removal of soft, sticky bacterial deposits (plaque)

Removal of coffee, tea, and tobacco stains

Floss and polish teeth to make them squeaky clean

Apply fluoride and other medicaments

Clean dental appliances

Give personalized oral hygiene instructions plus the specific aids for your personal use at home

Take intraoral photos of problem areas so you can see what we see

Plan treatment for your present and future dental health

Evaluate your overall dental condition

Let you know about the cutting edge dental technology and treatments available in dentistry

Warranty maintenance on all procedures

Disease forces us to respond. Health does not. Therefore, we have built a huge industry around treating disease. Without obvious signs and symptoms, people are healthy by default. It is important that patients take initiative, be more proactive about prevention and know what to expect from their dental health professionals.

Remember your “regular cleaning” is not just a cleaning it is about prevention and your overall health.