Preventive & Therapeutic Dental Hygiene Services
Oral Health Services
Oral Health Services
Oral Health Services
Comprehensive Assessment ~
Every appointment begins with a thorough evaluation of your oral health to identify concerns early, assess your risk factors, and develop a treatment plan that supports your long-term health.
Services include:
- Comprehensive Oral and Periodontal Assessment
- Oral Cancer Head & Neck Screening
- Dental Restoration Evaluation
- Caries (Cavities) Risk Assessment
- Digital Dental Radiographs (Digital X-rays)
- Intra-oral Photos
- Individualized Dental Hygiene Care Plan
Preventive Services
Oral Health Services
Oral Health Services
Helping You Maintain a Healthy Smile ~
Preventive dental hygiene care is designed to keep your teeth and gums healthy while reducing your risk of cavities, gum disease, and future dental treatment. Our goal is to prevent problems before they begin through education, early detection, and personalized care.
Services include:
- Prophylaxis ("Regular Cleaning"): Removes plaque, tartar, and stains to help maintain a healthy smile.
- Application of Fluoride Varnish
- Removable Appliance Cleaning (partials/dentures/oral appliances), if applicable
- Personalized Oral Hygiene Education
- Home Care Instructions
Therapeutic Services
Oral Health Services
Therapeutic Services
Treating Gum Disease & Supporting Long-Term Oral Health ~
When periodontal disease or inflammation is present, therapeutic dental hygiene care helps control infection, reduce inflammation, and preserve the health of your teeth and supporting bone and tissues.
Treatment recommendations are based on your individual clinical findings and oral health needs.
Services include:
- Therapeutic Cleaning for Gingival Inflammation (Moderate-to-Severe Gingivitis): Targets inflammation caused by plaque buildup to help restore healthy gums and prevent the progression of gum disease.
- Scale/Root Plane (non-surgical) Therapy ("Deep Cleaning"): Treats active gum disease by removing bacteria and buildup below the gumline.
- Periodontal Maintenance: Ongoing care to help manage periodontal (gum) disease and maintain healthy gums.
Adjunctive Services
Adjunctive Services
Therapeutic Services
Additional Preventive Treatments to Protect & Preserve Your Smile ~
Some patients benefit from additional services that help strengthen teeth, reduce sensitivity, slow the progression of dental disease, or lower their risk of future problems. These treatments are recommended only when clinically appropriate and are incorporated into your personalized care plan.
Services include:
- Dental Sealants: Protect the deep grooves of premolars and molars to help prevent cavities.
- Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF): A minimally invasive treatment used to arrest active tooth decay and reduce sensitivity when appropriate.
- Desensitizing Treatment: Helps reduce tooth sensitivity by sealing exposed dentin and improving comfort during eating, drinking, and brushing.
Cosmetic Service
Adjunctive Services
Cosmetic Service
Professional In-Office Teeth Whitening ~
Enhance your smile with professional in-office teeth whitening. This safe, effective treatment is designed to reduce stains and discoloration caused by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, and the natural aging process.
Using a professional, chemically activated whitening system, your teeth can be noticeably brightened in a single visit without the need for LED or UV light.
Each treatment is personalized to your smile goals while considering your comfort and tooth sensitivity.
Benefits include:
- Noticeably whiter teeth in a single visit
- No LED or UV light required
- Professional-strength whitening treatment
- Customized care designed to minimize sensitivity
- Performed by a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP)