CleaningsIt is important to have professional cleanings regularly. For most patients every 6 months is adequate but for others every 3-4 months may be more appropriate. During your appointment we will remove all plaque and calculus and polish out light stains. You will receive an oral cancer screening and an evaluation for gum disease, often with gum probing. X-rays will be taken and all your current dental work will be evaluated. We will also provide oral hygiene instruction to help you with your care at home. Let us know if you have any new dental concerns you would like to discuss.
More information regarding the importance of regular cleanings and healthy gums can be found in the links and articles below. ¨ American Academy of Periodontology has a website filled with patient information ¨ Time Magazine article on the impact of gum health on your overall health ¨ ABC News feature on the connection between heart attacks and gum disease ¨ The impact of oral health on expecting mothers and infants ¨ Reader’s Digest article on the connection between diet and cavities ¨ Diabetics have unique concerns regarding oral health
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