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Dental Hygiene/Periodontal Health
In addition to the meticulous cleaning, and assessment of your teeth, we also take the time to help our clients develop proper oral hygiene habits at home. We will evaluate your hygiene techniques and make adjustments to your routine where needed.
If we feel that you are suffering from more severe gum and/or bone disease, we may recommend you see a dentist or Periodontist for further evaluation. These measures can be instrumental in preventing bone loss and helping you to keep your natural teeth.
Oral Cancer Screenings
During a dental hygiene assessment, the hygienist will check your neck and oral tissues for lumps, red or white patches or recurring sore areas. If we suspect a possible problem, we will refer you to a dentist or doctor for additional screening.
Screening for early changes in the oral tissue can help detect cancer at a stage when it can be more successfully treated.
Smoking, especially combined with heavy alcohol consumption (15 drinks a week or more), is the primary risk factor for oral cancer. In fact, this combination is estimated to be the most likely trigger in about 75 percent of oral cancers diagnosed in this country. Other lifestyle and environmental factors also may increase your risk of developing oral cancer.
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure in which the hygienist removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line. Root surfaces are cleaned and smoothed with specially designed instruments. It is important to remove the plaque and tartar from the pockets, because aside from the bacterial toxins that irritate the gums, plaque and the rough surfaces of tartar make it easier for bacteria grow and multiply causing more severe gum and/or bone disease.
Magnification & Lighting
Edie uses an advanced magnification system, or loupes, and head lamp by SurgiTel. Note the small headlamp attached to her glasses. The light is focused on the clients' mouth and not in their face. (No more glaring light in your eyes!) It also allows for exceptional vision and clarity of the clients' mouth ensuring meticulous cleanings! (www.surgitel.com)
Ultreo
Ultreo" (www.ultreo.com) is the first power toothbrush to combine the forces of ultrasound waveguide technology with precisely tuned sonic bristle action. Ultreo represents the first major innovation in the power toothbrush category in 15 years!
Benefits of Ultreo
- Ultrasound energy channeled by an ultrasound waveguide
- Sonic action bristles with power tip
- Ultra-slim, long-reach neck
- Easy-clean, snap-on brush head
- Slim-waisted handle
- 2-minute auto shut-off timer
- 30-second brushing interval signal
- Battery charge status indicator
- Ultrasound brush head replacement indicator (for 1-2 users)
- Ultra-compact charger with detachable universal voltage wall plug
Available for purchase at About Face!
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