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Hygiene Recare Appointment
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Your Hygiene Continuing Care Check-up includes the following procedure:
- Examination of teeth to detect decay
- Inspection of existing fillings and/or crowns for leaks or cracks
- Evaluation of gum tissue conditions
- Evaluation of biting patterns
- Referral to specialists (eg. Periodontist, Oral Surgeon, Orthodontist, etc.) as needed
- Intra-oral camera tour of the mouth
- Proper brushing and flossing instructions
- Dietary suggestions as necessary
- Periodontal screening
- Head and neck oral cancer screening
- Blood pressure screening if necessary
- Necessary x-rays for detecting decay, bone loss, and oral pathologies (diseases)
- Evaluation of cosmetic needs to improve the smile
- Tooth polishing as determined by doctor's recommendation based on the patient's present oral health conditions
- Scaling procedure for individuals in normal/good periodontal health (removes plaque, calculus, and stains to prevent caries and periodontal disease)
- Flossing
- Application of fluoride as necessary
- Presentation of necessary dental treatment
- Treatment plan for necessary work to be completed
- Discussion of recommended time periods between hygiene recare appointments
- Update on advances in dental care to improve the patient's oral health
- Instructions on specific plaque control items such as: Proxybrush, Flosser, Perio-Aid, Sonic Care, BreathRx, Peridex, and denture care as needed
*note: Since pockets are absent in the healthy mouth, both scaling and polishing are performed on the clinical crown and into very healthy, shallow sulci. |
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