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Mississauga, ON
Getting your dental cleanings is going to be something you enjoy more and more from now on. We provide a more relaxing experience while we take care of your oral health. Our dental hygenists are professional and friendly and will walk you through every step of the proceedure.
Dental exams give us the opportunity to evaluate your mouth, current methods of dental care ,and provide suggestions for future care .Plus protect you by reducing complications such as cavities and gum disease. They also allow us to detect problems early so they can be fixed quickly and easily.
Dental exams should generally take place every six months. However, consult with our team to decide how often you should be examined. We may suggest that you visit more frequently based on factors such as smoking, frequency of cavities and genetic susceptibility to tooth and root decay as well as gum disease.
At a typical dental cleaning hygieneappointment, you would meet with a professional qualified to advise you on oral hygiene, a registered Dental Hygienist of our team will clean your teeth, removing any surface stains or deposits, called tartar or calculus, that are more difficult to remove than plaque and require a professional and special dental instruments. We will also check for signs of decay or gum disease. An X-ray may be performed to provide a more detailed summary of your oral health and to more closely identify any problems. We will ask you questions about your current methods of dental care, such as how you brush your teeth and how often, discuss types of floss and techniques. With this information in mind, we will demonstrate proper dental care and provide suggestions on how to improve your habits to promote optimal oral health.
The hygienist will start by reviewing your medical history with you to make sure there are no medical conditions that could influence your treatment. The next step is a head and neck assessment, followed by your tongue, gums, teeth and other areas of your mouth. Any areas of concern will then be referred to your dentist or physician.
The hygienist begins by removing plaque and calculus build-up. This can be done using hand instruments or a vibrating ultrasonic instrument.
Following the scaling, some of your teeth are polished to remove any remaining stains as needed. This is done with polishing paste and a polishing cup.
Fluoride rinse is used to strengthen teeth and can decrease the cause of demineralization of the hard tooth enamel. There are also many other agents that can be used to desensitize them.