Teeth Cleaning

Many people wonder what to expect during their teeth cleaning appointment with the dental hygienist.

WHAT TO EXPECT

prepare for your appointment to ensure your safety
review your chart and medical history
review your current medical status with you – there are many medical conditions and medications that may influence dental hygiene treatment
polish your teeth, if needed, to remove stains
discuss client goals
Implementation of soft tissue management (therapeutic procedures, teeth cleaning) which consists primarily of scaling, root planning and deplaquing, removing hard and soft deposits (plaque and tarter), of your teeth using hand or mechanical (ultrasonic) instruments
risk factors assessment
assess home care practices (OHI)
examine your head and neck for abnormalities
examine your tongue, gums, teeth and all other areas of your mouth
measure the attachment of the gums to your teeth (probing).
record all findings on your chart
if needed:
- apply fluoride to strengthen teeth
- apply agents to desensitize teeth
- apply pit and fissure sealants to seal grooves for decay prevention

MAINTENCE

Visiting your dental hygienist on a regular basis to get your teeth cleaned, is one of the most important steps you can take to maintain or improve your oral health. The combination of regular professional visits and good homecare means long-term success. Maintenance is every bit as critical as therapeutic procedures (scaling) and home care.

BETWEEN VISITS

It is important to make your personal oral hygiene program – developed by you and your dental hygienist together – a daily habit between office visits to control, stop or reverse gum disease. Less than five minutes, twice a day, is all it takes to maintain or improve oral hygiene. It’s never too late – or too early – to develop good habits.

Although your specific oral care program will vary according to a number of factors, here are some general guidelines for maintaining good oral health at any age:

INFANT CARE

Give infants plain water instead of milk or sweet juices at naptime and bedtime (especially bedtime!)
Gently clean newly erupted teeth, gums and tongue with a gauze or clean washcloth

CHILDREN

Familiarize children with oral cleaning habits
A small pea-sized amount of toothpaste is more than adequate (or no toothpaste at all) for a child
Allow your child to try brushing his or her own teeth but have an adult take a turn afterwards
The most effective position for a caregiver to brush a child’s teeth is to have the caregiver sit on a couch with the child’s head on their lap to allow stability and access

TEENAGERS & ADULTS

A thorough cleaning twice a day is sufficient with rinsing with water throughout the day
Consult with your dental hygienist to obtain a personalized oral care program

SENIORS

Seniors can still get cavities, especially around the roots of the teeth
Seniors can continue to have problems related to gum disease
Oral diseases may be complicated by various medical conditions and medications
Seniors should continue to brush and floss regularly
Seniors with cognitive or severe physical disabilities may require help from a caregiver – ask for advice from your dental hygienist if this becomes a concern
Even if you wear dentures, it is still important to clean your mouth and get regular checkups to prevent and detect oral health problems

ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR SMILE MAKEOVER?

Give us a call at 289.768.5443 to book your appointment!

If you have any questions about your initial appointment,

call us and we’ll be sure to help you as soon as possible.

We are always happy to answer your questions.

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Passion Dental Hygiene

556 Upper Wentworth St,

Hamilton, ON L9A 4V2

Hours

MON: CLOSED

TUE: 9 AM – 5:30 PM

WED: 9 AM – 5:30 PM

THU: 9 AM – 7 PM

FRI: 9 AM – 5:30 PM

SAT: 9 AM – 2 PM

SUN: CLOSED