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)

HydraBrush

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Automatically brushes according to the Bass Brushing Technique with 45° bristle angle along with short, quick brush strokes

· Teeth correctly position the brush, not the user, assuring proper brushing technique

· Brushes upper, lower, inside and outside surfaces simultaneously, eliminating human error

· Gentle and total gum massage with every use.

· Dentists and Hygienists claim remarkable gingival improvement in as little as 3 weeks of HydraBrush use

· Longer, softer bristles contact gum tissue while shorter bristles clean the chewing surfaces

· 8 microbrushes completely surround all 6 tooth and gum surfaces at once

· No timer needed. Brushing 40 seconds with HydraBrush is equivalent to several minutes with other power toothbrushes

Clinically proven safe and effective. With 810 strokes per minute, HydraBrush provides effective interproximal cleaning.

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