Healthy teeth and gums are the foundation of a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile! That is why River Harmony Dental is pleased to offer professional cleanings and checkups to help support your oral health. Routine maintenance, while very important, only focuses on areas of the teeth above the gum line (called scaling). A professional cleaning can clean your teeth above the gum line, but also below the gum line as well (called root planing). It is only through regular scaling AND root planing, that tartar, plaque and bacteria toxins can be removed from those hard-to-reach areas below the gum line that home maintenance cannot reach. Regular professional cleanings support gum health!
Support your smile with regular dental care. Schedule your teeth cleaning and checkup appointment today.
All services are provided by Dr. Traora Grant, a general dentist.
Regular Cleanings and Checkups Help to Support Oral Health!
River Harmony Dental believes strongly in preventative care and its importance in helping to maintain healthy teeth and gums. It is easier to regularly take care of your oral health, than it is to treat any complications after they already arise! If you are brushing and flossing at home daily, you are keeping up with daily oral care. Regular professional cleanings and checkups will be able to clean teeth in areas that home care cannot reach, as well as help identify any health issues your dental professional can identify.
What Happens at a Dental Hygiene Appointment?
In addition to cleaning your teeth above the gum line, our dental team will perform health checks at your professional hygiene appointment, including:
- A complete periodontal assessment
- A complete check of your gum tissue, checking for any gum recession, the presence of gingivitis, and possible gum disease
- Polishing your teeth to remove any surface stains
- Fluoride treatment (if chosen) to help reduce the risk of cavities, and to help strengthen the surface of enamel in areas that may be weak
- An oral cancer screening and exam at least once a year to check the head, neck, and jaw area for any signs of oral cancer
- An intro-oral exam to check the gum tissues, tongue, and lips as part of your assessment
- Digital x-rays (when required)
- Discussion of a treatment plan to be used to address any existing conditions
How Often Should You Visit Us for an Oral Hygiene and Checkup Visit?
How often you visit a dentist for a hygiene and checkup visit depends on many factors: are your teeth susceptible to the accumulation of too much plaque and calculus? Do you have crowded teeth, fillings, or missing teeth? These such things can lead to an increase in plaque buildup and require more frequent visits.
The River Harmony Dental Team knows that every patient will require a different hygiene and checkup schedule. Most people come in for dental hygiene appointments every 6 months, although some people may benefit from coming in every 3 or 4 months, while others may be able to delay longer. Genetics, teeth positioning, grinding habits and home care are key factors. For patients experiencing items such as gum disease, heavy calculus buildup, heavy staining, loose teeth, etc. a higher frequency of cleanings removing bacteria around your teeth and in your gums, may help support oral health. Our team will discuss with you how often you should have a dental cleaning and checkup based on your specific and individual needs.
Support Your Oral Health
River Harmony Dental is committed to supporting you and your entire family with dental care. If you have any questions about your dental hygiene, or you would like to learn more about our dental cleaning in Cochrane, AB, or you would like to set up a teeth cleaning and/or dental checkup appointment, reach out to River Harmony Dental today.
