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OUR CONTINUING CARE PROGRAM
Part of our commitment to our patients is ensuring their
overall health and well-being. This includes scheduling Continuing
Care or hygiene appointments appropriate for the condition
of your teeth and gums and educating our patients on optimal
at-home care.
Nine Things Your Dentist Or Hygienist Can
See That You Can't
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Deterioration in fillings,
crowns, and other restorations |
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Root cavities - decay
on the roots of teeth exposed by receding gums |
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Periodontal pockets caused
by gum disease |
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New decay under the gumline |
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Cavities under existing
fillings |
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Hairline tooth fractures |
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Impacted wisdom teeth |
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Early signs of gum disease |
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Early signs of oral cancer |
What's Involved In A Dental Checkup?
A dental check-up can include some, or all, of the
following procedures:
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Screening
of teeth, restorations and gums - we look
for anything unusual and catch small problems before the
become big ones |
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Oral cancer
screening |
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Treatment
- we may be able to fix a small problem right
away |
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Cleaning
- removal of tartar build-up from your teeth |
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Polishing
- to remove stains |
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Education
- on the importance of at-home care and demonstration
of optimal techniques |
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Advice -
we can give advice and answer your questions
based on the results of your
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How Often Should You See Your Dentist?
Everyone is different, so this will depend on you and your teeth. As a general rule, regular dental check-ups every three to six months are the best way to make sure your gums and teeth are healthy. This routine check-up allows us to diagnose any problems and to take preventative action to stop problems before they develop.
For most people, tartar build-up below the gum line is inevitable. This build-up can cause gum disease and tooth loss. A simple check-up and cleaning can remove the tartar and eliminate the problem. Our hygienists can tell you the check-up schedule that's right for you.
We Love Kids!
The Canadian Dental Association recommends children
come for their first check-up within six months
of getting their first tooth, or generally by one year of
age. Maintaining the health of these primary teeth is critical
as this lays the foundation for their adult teeth.
A Word About Dental Insurance Plans
Insurance plan providers say they need to contain costs and
therefore they may put limitations on dental check-ups. While
it is true that the direct cost of one check-up per year will
be less than one check-up every three to six months, what
about the cost of neglect? The cost to your health, and even
the cost in absolute dollars, isn't worth risking. The cost
of neglect is always higher than the cost of prevention. Regardless
of what your dental plan provides, consult with Dr. Joe and
his team to determine the check-up schedule that is best for
your oral health. (Please refer to Dental
Insurance Plans section of site.)
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