Dental Hygiene

Watch the DENTAL CLEANING Video Below:

This informative video explains the process for a STANDARD CLEANING (Prophylaxis) by a certified dental hygienist.

Watch the “DEEP” CLEANING Video Below:

This informative video explains the process for a DEEP CLEANING (Scaling and Root Planing) by a certified dental hygienist.

Dental Hygiene Summary:

Includes regularly scheduled visits to your dentist, typically every 3-6 months
Includes a professional examination, cleaning, flossing, and polishing of your teeth
Should include fluoride treatment as a beneficial preventative measure for children as well as adults
Choose a highly skilled, experienced, and licensed dentist and dental hygienist
May include a discussion of home care instructions for optimal oral health
May include intraoral photos so that you can see firsthand the condition of your teeth and gums
Critically important to the overall health and wellbeing of your entire body

Dental Hygiene (At-Home)

Watch the BRUSHING & FLOSSING Video Below:

This informative video explains the process for proper BRUSHING & FLOSSING AT HOME (Oral Hygiene Instructions) for optimal dental health.

Brushing & Flossing Summary:

Brushing

Essential part of your at-home regiment
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush with a fluoride toothpaste
Brushing at least 2X per day, for 2 minutes, is critical to maintaining optimal oral health
However, it is highly recommended that you thoroughly brush after each meal
Use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the gumline, hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns or other restoration
You should also brush your tongue to remove potentially harmful bacteria and for fresher breathe
Replace your toothbrush every 3 months for best results
Critically important to the overall health and wellbeing of your entire body
Lack of brushing can lead to gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontal disease

Flossing

Essential part of your at-home regiment
Flossing at least once per day is critical to maintaining optimal oral health
However, it is highly recommended that you thoroughly floss after each meal
Removes plaque from between teeth at the gumline, where periodontal disease typically begins
Recent studies have indicated flossing reduces the risk of heart attack
Critically important to the overall health and wellbeing of your entire body
Lack of flossing can lead to gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontal disease

Mouthwash

Part of an ideal at-home regiment
Swishing mouthwash at least 2X per day, is highly recommended
Mouthwash kills the bacterial that causes cavities, gingivitis, and bad breath

“Dental Hygiene is a fundamental part of your overall oral health. Over your lifetime, keeping up with good oral hygiene practices, at the dental office and at home, will save you a lot of money, time, and possible discomfort.”

- Dr. Jerrold Goldsmith, DDS, FAGD