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Oral Hygiene
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Hygiene Services
Our hygiene staff offers patients the most important part of dental treatment, prevention of the recurrence of periodontal disease. Our dental hygienists are fully trained, highly experienced and licensed. They provide dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, nutrition, and plaque control technique instruction. Their special skills allow each patient to receive optimal attention. |
Periodic Cleanings and Examinations
We want you to enjoy your teeth in good health, function, comfort, and appearance throughout your life. Regular cleanings, and periodic checkups as well as your own hygiene efforts are necessary to achieve this goal. Maintenance cleaning and appointments with your general dentist can be arranged by our office for your convenience. We are a latex free practice. |
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How to Brush and Floss
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Flossing
Wind 18 inches of floss around the middle fingers of each hand. Pinch floss between thumbs and index fingers, leaving 1-2 inch length in between. Use thumbs to direct floss between the contacts of the upper and use the index fingers on lower teeth. Gently guide floss between the teeth using a zig-zag motion. NOT SNAP FLOSS BETWEEN YOUR TEETH. Contour floss around the side of the tooth. Slide floss up and down against the tooth surface and under the gumline. Floss each tooth thoroughly with a clean section of floss. |
Brushing
Proper brushing is essential for cleaning teeth and gums effectively. Use a tooth brush with soft, nylon, round-ended bristles that will not scratch and irritate teeth or damage gums. Place bristles along the gumline at a 45 degree angle. Bristles should contact both the tooth surface and the gumline. Gently brush the outer tooth surface of 2-3 teeth using a vibrating back and forth rolling motion. Move brush to the next group of 2-3 teeth and repeat. Maintain a 45 degree angle with bristles contacting the tooth surface and gumline. Gently brush using back, forth, and rolling motion along all of the inner tooth surfaces. Tilt brush vertically behind the front teeth. Make several up and down strokes using the front half of the brush. Place the brush against the biting surface of the teeth and use a gentle back and forth scrubbing motion. Brush the tongue from back to front to remove odor-producing bacteria. |
Automatic Toothbrushes
Follow the same procedures outlined. Try to work some of the bristles under the edge of the gums. Remember to replace your toothbrush every three to four months. Research shows that thousands of microbes grow on toothbrush bristles and handles. Most ore harmless, but others can cause cold, flu viruses, herpes virus that causes cold sores, and bacteria that can cause periodontal infections. |
Diagnostic Services
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