In our office, Dr. Daderian and her hygiene team work together to maintain your optimal oral health. They will share with you the latest oral hygiene techniques and identify your individual hygiene needs.

Some of the services may include:

  • Patient screening procedures such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Taking digital x-rays
  • Non-surgical scaling of teeth, which is removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth, including scaling and root planing
  • Polishing of teeth which involves finishing the surface of the teeth to remove stains from teeth and to make them shiny and clean
  • Placing topical antibiotic treatments
  • Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
  • Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to use at home (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
  • Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health

Because our concern is always for your well-being and overall health, including your oral health, we encourage you to be informed about oral cancer by reading more on the Oral Cancer Foundation website.

Dental hygiene is an important part of your overall health care regimen.  Our office is committed to providing you optimum cleanings and regular evaluations. Detecting issues early is important to maintaining your oral health, saving your natural teeth and preventing costly dental emergencies.The benefits of regular dental hygiene include:
  • Plaque removal. Tartar (also referred to as calculus) and plaque buildup, both above and below the gum line, can result in serious periodontal problems. Unfortunately, even with a proper home brushing and flossing routine, it can be impossible to remove all debris, bacteria, and deposits from gum pockets. The experienced eye of Dr. Daderian and your hygienist using specialized dental equipment is necessary to catch potentially damaging buildup.
  • A healthier-looking smile. Yellowed or stained teeth can decrease the aesthetics of a smile. Prophylaxis is an effective treatment that can rid your teeth of stains.
  • Fresher breath. Bad breath (or halitosis) is generally indicative of advancing periodontal disease. A combination of rotting food particles (possibly below the gum line) and gum infection results in bad breath.  The routine removal of plaque, calculus, and bacteria can noticeably improve halitosis and reduce infection.

We recommend that prophylaxis be performed twice annually as a preventative measure, but should be completed every 3 to 4 months if you have periodontitis. It should be noted that gum disease cannot be completely reversed, but regular prophylaxis and compliance with your at-home care plan can effectively halt its progression.

Do you have a joint that’s been replaced and always been directed to take antibiotics before your hygiene or treatment appointments? The American Dental Association has announced an update to that pre-medication directive, and Dr. Daderian recommends contacting your orthopaedist before your scheduled dental treatment to see if antibiotics are still necessary for your specific situation.

Have you checked to see when your next appointment with our office is? Call us and we’ll schedule it right away!