High River Dental Hygiene and Teeth Cleanings

Healthy teeth and gums are the bedrock of a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile! That is why Highwood Dental is pleased to offer dental hygiene and teeth cleaning appointments to help you achieve optimal oral health and wellness. Even the best oral home care routines, including brushing at least twice a day and flossing every day, are not enough to keep your gums and teeth perfectly healthy. This is because home care only focuses on areas of the teeth that are above the gumline (called scaling).

To maintain lasting oral health, a professional cleaning is necessary. This is because professional cleanings are able to clean your teeth not only above the gumline, but below the gumline as well (called root planing). It is only with regular scaling and root planing that plaque, tartar and bacteria can be properly removed from hard-to-reach areas below the gum line that home care simply cannot reach. Let Highwood Dental help you achieve optimal oral health with regular comprehensive dental hygiene and teeth cleaning appointments. Along with cleaning, we also offer a thorough examination of the gums, teeth and mouth so we can take action to prevent, treat and/or reverse gum disease or any other problems that we see. We also offer advanced treatments such as fluoride and sealants, and will educate you about a variety of dental options to keep your breath feeling and smelling fresh.

Highwood Dental is committed to promoting your oral health and wellness in a safe and comfortable manner. During your regular dental hygiene and teeth cleaning appointment, our team will start by reviewing your dental and medical history to update themselves on any existing issues. After that, we will check your teeth and gums for signs of cavities, gum disease or other oral problems.

Next, we will perform a professional teeth cleaning to remove plaque and tartar buildup. Using specialized tools, we carefully scale deposits from the surfaces of your teeth and along the gumline to prevent gum disease and cavities. After scaling, you can opt for teeth polishing with a special gritty toothpaste, leaving your teeth smooth and polished. Additionally, we also offer fluoride treatments for added protection.

Finally, we provide personalized oral hygiene instructions, offering guidance on proper brushing and flossing techniques to help you maintain a healthy smile between visits. Regular dental hygiene appointments are crucial for preventing oral health issues and keeping your smile clean and vibrant.

We understand the importance of giving you the flexibility to choose a schedule that fits your personal and professional life. We also understand that each patient will require a different hygiene schedule based on their particular needs. Most patients come in for a dental hygiene appointment every 6 months.

Others may be able to visit us every 9-12 months. Things like genetics, home care practices, grinding habits and teeth positioning all play a factor in determining the best oral hygiene and cleaning schedule for each patient. If you have healthy teeth and good oral hygiene habits at home, a biannual or annual visit might suffice. However, if you are prone to cavities or have other dental issues such as gum disease, heavy staining, loose teeth or significant buildup of calculus, you may need more frequent cleanings. At Highwood Dental, our team will work closely with you to devise a personalized schedule based on your unique needs and oral situation.