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.