Healthy teeth and gums are the cornerstone of a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile! That is why Dolphin Dental is pleased to offer dental hygiene and teeth cleaning appointments, to help you achieve the optimal oral health you desire. Regular home care, while important, focuses on areas of the teeth above the gum line (called scaling). A professional dental cleaning can not only clean your teeth above the gum line, but below the gum line as well (subgingival scaling and root planing). It is only through regular scaling and root planing that tartar, plaque, and bacteria can be removed from hard-to-reach areas below the gum line that home care cannot reach. Regular professional cleanings can help keep your teeth and gums healthy from top to bottom!
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Your East York Choice for Dental Hygiene & Teeth Cleanings!
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Regular Hygiene and Teeth Cleanings Help Maintain Optimal Oral Health!
What Happens at a Dental Hygiene and Teeth Cleaning Appointment?
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- A complete periodontal assessment
- A complete check of your gum tissue, checking for any gum recession, the presence of gingivitis, and other possible gum disease.
- An intra-oral exam to check the gum tissue, tongue, and lips for confirmation of health
- Scaling
Scaling is a process of removing plaque, tartar (calculus) and bacteria from your teeth so your gums and bone that make up the foundation of your teeth remain healthy and disease free. - Polishing, to remove stains from your teeth.
- Fluoride treatment (if chosen).
After your dental cleaning, you will be provided with an option to receive fluoride treatment. Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps strengthen the enamel (outer layer of your teeth) and prevent cavities. - An oral cancer screening
At each visit we make our best efforts to screen your oral tissues (including the head, neck, and jaw area) for confirmation of health and signs of oral cancer. The goal is to identify mouth cancer in the early stages or even before it turns into cancer, when there is a better chance for treatment and cure.
- Digital x-rays, when required.
Radiography helps us detect cavities in between teeth, assess bone levels, and detect other problems of the oral cavity. Your dental surgeon will decide what type of images you need and how often you need them based on your oral health. Research shows that radiation received from digital x-ray machines is less than the radiation you receive from natural background sources. At Dolphin Dental, we make sure we follow the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) policy. - Sealants(if chosen)
Sealants are protective coatings that are applied on deep grooves of back teeth to prevent cavity formation in the future. Sealant application is a quick, easy, and painless procedure.
How Often Should You Visit Us for an Oral Hygiene and Check Up Visit?
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Dolphin Dental understands that each patient will require a different hygiene and checkup schedule. Most people come in for a dental hygiene appointment every 6 months, although some people may benefit from coming in every 3-4 months, while others may be able to visit every 9-12 months. Genetics, home care, grinding habits, and teeth positioning are all key factors. For those patients experiencing gum disease, heavy staining, loose teeth, or heavy calculus buildup, a higher frequency of cleaning will help keep teeth healthier. We will discuss with you how often you should visit us for a dental cleaning/checkup based on your specific and individual needs.
Dolphin Dental is committed to helping you and your family on the road to optimal oral health. If you have any questions about your dental hygiene, or you would like to set up a regular scaling/teeth cleaning and/or checkup, call us at (416) 429-3317 and our qualified and experienced dental hygienists will make sure you are taken care of!
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Call Dolphin Dental at (416) 429-3317 to set up your Dental Hygiene & Teeth Cleanings appointment today!
Providing general, family, cosmetic, Invisalign/clear aligners, dental implant and orthodontics dentistry to East York in the neighborhood of Broadview North, Pape Village, Old East York, Riverdale, Greektown/The Danforth, Playter Estates, Todmorden Village, Thorncliffe, Bennington Heights, Rosedale, St. James Town, Upper Beaches, Greenwood - Coxwell, Riverside and all surrounding areas of Toronto Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
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