Preventive Dental Hygiene in Calgary
Routine Dental Exams
Have you had a dental checkup lately? Regular oral exams and teeth cleanings are important parts of dental care for patients of all ages.
The typical exam consists of your dentist checking your teeth for cavities, assessing your gums for early signs of gum disease, and screening you for oral cancer. Exams may also include digital X-rays and other diagnostic procedures if they are needed.
Dental Examinations & Your Overall Health
Oral exams and cleanings at our Calgary clinic can help improve the health of your teeth, while also maintaining your overall health.
Routine exams can help your dentist identify problems before they develop into complex issues. Typically, the earlier problem is identified, the more easily treatable it is. This has implications beyond oral health care, as systemic diseases like diabetes, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis often appear in the oral cavity first.
At-Home Oral Health Care
To preserve your healthy smile between dental appointments, be sure to brush your teeth for two minutes in the morning and night, and floss daily.
Dental Hygiene Cleaning
Typically when you visit us for a dental exam, you will also receive a dental hygiene cleaning by one of our dental hygienists.
The main goal of a dental cleaning is to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth and gum line. If built up, plaque and tartar can attack tooth enamel and lead to cavities, tooth pain, and gum disease.
We use a range of tools to clean and polish your teeth, helping keep your smile as healthy as possible.
Fluoride Treatment
Your dentist may recommend a fluoride treatment if you or your child are at risk of tooth decay. Fluoride is a natural mineral that can prevent or even reverse tooth decay by helping rebuild the minerals in your tooth enamel.
