Hygiene Treatments
You will receive a thorough examination during your oral hygiene
visit. This will allow us to better inform you on the health of your
teeth and gums.
Oral Hygiene Services we provide:
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Diagnostic services of your dental hygiene visit may
include:
- Examination of your teeth to detect decay
- Necessary cavity detecting X-rays
- Evaluation and assessment of your periodontal (gum)
tissue
- Checking your biting, chewing and swallowing patterns
- Reviewing and updating your medical history
- Recording any changes in your prescribed medications and
physical condition
- Treatment planning
- Evaluating possible cosmetic enhancements of your smile
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Preventive services of your oral hygiene visit may include:
- Oral cancer examination and screening
- Blood pressure check
- Application of fluoride
- Application of pit and fissure sealant
- Cleaning and scaling of teeth to remove all plaque and
calculus (tartar)
- Removal of surface stains from the teeth
- Referral to specialists for specific treatment
- Polishing your gold, silver or composite resin fillings
or crowns
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Educational services of your oral hygiene visit may include:
- Tooth brushing and flossing instruction
- Nutrition counseling
- Case presentation of prescribed dental treatment
- Recommendation of future treatment (orthodontics,
periodontal therapy, etc.)
Good Oral Hygiene Begins At Home
Once your dentist or hygienist has completed your oral hygiene
appointment, there are a few simple things you can do to continue a
regimen of good oral hygiene at home. They include proper flossing
and brushing, as well as eating a balanced diet.
Daily Flossing Removes Plaque and Food Particles
Plaque is the number one cause of tooth decay, gum disease and
bad breath. Here's how you can remove plaque with dental floss:
- Use a piece of dental floss approximately 18" long. Wind
each end of the floss around your middle fingers.
- Holding the floss tightly between your thumbs and
forefingers, leave about an inch of floss. Using a gentle, back
and forth motion to guide the floss in between your teeth. Avoid
snapping the floss, as this may cause unnecessary irritation to
the gums.
- When the floss is at the gum line, curve it into an arc
around each tooth until there is mild resistance.
- Holding the floss in the arc design, gently slide it up the
side of the tooth, moving the floss away from the gum.
- Repeat this procedure on both sides of each tooth.
Give Plaque The Brush
Choose a toothbrush with soft, nylon bristles; the tips of the
bristles should be smooth and rounded. We will be happy to recommend
a specific brush that best meets your dental needs. Here's what to
do:
- Place the head of the toothbrush next to your teeth, with
the bristle tips at a 45 degree angle next to the gum line.
- Move the brush back and forth in a small circular scrubbing
motion.
- Brush the outer surfaces of all teeth, upper and lower. Make
sure you keep the bristles angled against your gum line.
- Now brush the inside tooth surfaces, using the same brush
strokes.
- To reach the inside surfaces of your front teeth, tilt your
brush vertically and use gentle, up-and-down strokes with the
head of the brush.
- Scrub the chewing surfaces of all back teeth.
To Keep Your Smile For A Lifetime
Good oral hygiene is a great habit to get into! In addition to
having routine oral hygiene appointments, you should brush and floss
daily and eat a balanced diet. Keep your smile sparkling for a
lifetime!
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