Oral Hygiene at Dandenong Dental Care
You’ve likely heard the expression, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” We agree. That’s why we are passionate about helping our patients achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles with oral hygiene at our dental practice.
To maintain optimal oral health, we recommend that you come in every six months for a checkup and clean. For patients with periodontal or gum disease, they should visit us about every three months.
What Is a Dental Hygienist?
A dental hygienist is a professional who is specially trained to work with you to prevent oral disease and gum disease. Our highly skilled hygienists provide exceptional dental care to our patients.
The Cleaning Process
One of our hygienists will gently clean your teeth, removing plaque and calculus before any problems arise. During your cleaning, the following tools will be used: an ultrasonic electric cleaner to move plaque and calculus, various hand instruments, and a prophy cup electric toothbrush to remove stains like coffee, tobacco and red wine.
The hygienist also will perform an exam, checking your teeth and gums, and looking for any evidence of oral cancer. You will be given a fluoride treatment and X-rays will be taken.
The Benefits of Regular Care
Helps to keep gums healthy
One of the biggest reasons for keeping those regular six-month visits with our dental office is to help keep your gums healthy and prevent gum disease. When detected early, we can stop gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease, with a professional cleaning and proper home care.
Can detect issues when they’re small
If you or your child has a small hole, for example, we can treat it before it becomes a larger cavity that would require a filling.
FAQ
Isn’t home care good enough to keep my teeth clean?
When should children come in for their first visit?
Rest assured we always make visits pleasant for children of all ages!
How can you help address my dental anxiety?
How do I get rid of bad breath?
Are there other services the dental hygienist can help with?
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