PREVENTATIVE SERVICES
ADULT DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS:
Dental cleaning performed above and below the gumline on healthy periodontium. Polish, oral cancer screening, individualized homecare instructions and periodontal charting included.
SCALING AND ROOT PLANING
Performed once a dental hygiene diagnosis has been made with periodontal charting and radiographs. Includes cleaning under the gumline to remove hard deposits and toxins that cause periodontal disease.
PERIODONTAL MAINTENANCE
Cleaning both above and below the gumline. Performed after Scaling and Root Planing to maintain bone and tissue health. Includes oral cancer screening, periodontal assessment, and application of antimicrobial gingival irrigation.
SILVER DIAMINE FLUORIDE (SDF)
Arrests decay temporarily until permanent restorations are placed. Also used for sensitivity due to root exposure.
FLUORIDE VARNISH
Protects teeth from dental decay and sensitivity.
CHILD PROPHYLAXIS
Cleaning for a child under 12 years old. Includes disclosing for optimal education, polish, hand scaling when needed and personalized oral hygiene instruction.