Professional prevention is any prevention procedure that needs to be performed by your dentist or the professional dental hygienist. It goes hand in hand with Home Care Prevention to maintain a healthy beautiful smile. Effective prevention can help you avoid costly treatments in the future to remove decay, restore teeth and treat gum disease.

Professional Cleaning

Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planning)

Dental Examination

Dental X-Rays

Fluoride Application

Sealants

Professional Cleaning :

Professional cleaning, also known as prophylaxis, is done by the hygienist at least once every 3 to 6 months or as requested by your hygienist depending or the health status of your gums and teeth. It forms the foundation for preventing gum disease and tooth decay by removing any plaque or tartar that sticks on your teeth and cannot be removed by regular brushing and flossing.

Remember that healthy gums DO NOT BLEED

Remember that preventing disease is always better and cheaper than treating it.

Dental Examination :

A dental examination is performed routinely by your dentist to identify how healthy your teeth and gums are. Even when your teeth aren’t bothering you, a dental examination is IMPORTANT to detect any problem in your teeth or gum before they become hazardous to your health and expensive to repair, or in some cases, impossible to repair.

Dental X-Rays :

Dental problems often go undetected because they remain hidden within the teeth and bones of the mouth. X-rays identify these unseen developments. In addition to visually identifying cavities, X-rays can detect trauma to the teeth and bones, show impacted teeth, and illuminate signs of periodontal or bone disease. X-rays are an inexpensive and relatively harmless way to detect dental problems before they result in serious and potentially costly problems down the road.

We use state-of-the-art low radiation digital x-rays, which emit up to 90% less radiation than regular x-rays.

Fluoride Application :

Fluoride is a mineral that helps to strengthen teeth by reducing dental decay, decreasing the attacks of acids on the teeth and repairing weak spots in teeth that could become cavities. In-office fluoride application is performed by the dental hygienist either in the form of gel painted on the teeth or a fluoride rinse after dental cleaning.

You should always seek advice from our dental hygienist regarding fluoride, as excessive intake of fluoride can cause mottled, discolored teeth and pitting of the enamel.