As your professional dental health team, we want you to know what happens during your oral hygiene appointment and why! There is so much more to a visit than just a “cleaning”. Whether you are a new patient or a returning patient, you can look forward to the following 1-2-3 of patient care services with us!
1. Diagnostic services of your dental hygiene visit may include:
- Examination of your teeth to detect decay
- cavity detecting x-rays
- Evaluation and assessment of your periodontal (gum) tissue
- Checking your biting, chewing and swallowing patterns
- Reviewing and updating your medical history
- Recording any changes in your prescribed medications and physical condition
- Treatment planning
- Evaluating and discussing possible cosmetic enhancements to your smile.
2. Preventive services of your oral hygiene visit may include:
- Oral cancer examination and screening
- Blood pressure check
- Application of fluoride
- Application of pit and fissure sealant
- Cleaning and scaling of teeth to remove all plaque and calculus (tartar)
- Removal of surface stains from teeth
- Referral to specialists for specific treatment
- Polishing your gold, silver or composite resin fillings or crowns
3. Educational services of your oral hygiene visit may include:
- Tooth brushing and flossing instruction
- Nutrition counselling
- Case presentation of prescribed dental treatment
- Recommendations for future treatment (orthodontics, periodontal therapy, etc.)
At AXIS Dental Group, we use a team approach to good oral hygiene. We want your teeth and smile to last a lifetime. Are you new to the area of Avondale, Bramalea, Central Park, Credit Valley, Clairville Fletcher’s Meadow, Fletcher’s Creek Village, Gore Industrial, Heart Lake, Madoc, North, South, East, West or Downtown Brampton, Northwood Park, Snelgrove, Sandringham-Wellington, Westgate, Northgate, Southgate, or the Vales of Castlemore? We are closeby and ready to build long lasting relationships with patients and their referrals.
Book your appointment and meet the AXIS Dental Group team today.
