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Your regularly scheduled check-up is
often referred to as a "cleaning", but there
is much more to it than that! The technical term is
oral prophylaxis, which means prevention of
oral disease.
Your Dental Hygienist is your first-line
of defense against oral disease. Your hygienist is
a highly trained professional who can evaluate your
teeth and gums, both visually and with the assistance
of x-rays and other modern technology, to discover
threats to your oral or general health.
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With each prophylaxis appointment we:
- Take necessary x-rays and photos
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- Scale and polish your teeth
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Dr Haganman, Dr. Stovie or Dr. Hingst
will review the findings and make recommendations as to
your specific needs and wants.
One way to prevent oral disease is
to remove harmful plaque and tartar (calculus) both
above and below the gum line.
It's easy to tell which tooth has been "cleaned"
in this photo!
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