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Dental Health

Optimal dental hygiene is important in preventing decay and gum disease, and maintaining lifelong oral health. Dental Artistry offers the services of a qualified dental hygienist who is highly trained in optimizing the dental health of our clients through education and tailored oral health and preventive programs.

Dental hygiene appointments usually include diagnostic procedures to evaluate the health of your teeth and gums, in addition to treatment tailored to your individual oral health needs. Your appointment can include:

a review of your medical history
comprehensive assessment of your gum health
an oral cancer screening
evaluation of your bite, chewing and swallowing patterns
identification of any cause of bad breath (if appropriate)
thorough cleaning and polishing of your teeth
assessment of existing dental restorations
evaluation of possible cosmetic enhancements of your smile
application of decay preventing agents
individualized oral hygiene instruction including instruction in tooth brushing and flossing, counselling in proper nutrition and recommendations for future treatment
referral to specialists for specific treatment (as needed)

Depending on the health of your teeth and gums, you may need to visit the hygienist every three, six or twelve months. At each visit we monitor your customised oral hygiene program with a view to preventing problems rather than treating them many years later.