Professional Cleanings

registered dental hygienists are highly trained and licensed oral health professionals they specialize in providing you with clinical therapeutic and educational services to enhance your oral and overall health hygienists receive intensive specialized education which includes courses in chemistry physiology nutrition microbiology head and neck Anatomy oral pathology pharmacology and Radiology as well as courses in Advanced Dental science and dental hygiene prior to graduation hygienists must pass rigorous tests and complete hundreds of clock hours of supervised instruction in clinical practice hygienists serve many functions in the dental office they carefully examine your teeth mouth and gums and look for any signs of Decay periodontal disease oral cancer or other problems they also take dental X-rays so the dentist can view them and quickly diagnose any problems that may exist as part of the preventive function of the job your hygienist uses specialized instruments and techniques to thoroughly clean all surfaces of your teeth comfortably removing plaque Tartar and stains from above and below your gum line they are often involved with the specialized treatment of gum disease such as scaling and root planing hygenist may also apply fluoride gels or other treatments your hygienist will teach you how to effectively care for your teeth at home to help you prevent Decay and periodontal disease show you how to select the proper toothbrush and dental floss and demonstrate the most effective techniques for brushing and flossing hygienist can also explain the relationship between a healthy diet and dental health offering suggestions about which foods to select and which to avoid your hygienist is an excellent educational resource who can help you and your family keep your healthy Smiles for a lifetime