A comprehensive dental care plan includes oral hygiene and preventative care. Professional oral hygiene services ensure that decay and disease are held at bay. When you see us for oral hygiene care, our team will focus on identifying and addressing problem areas. These are often found in hard-to-reach areas, where performing the necessary care as part of your regular hygiene routine is challenging. Keeping up a proper oral hygiene routine at home and staying current on your visits to see Dr. Cadavid are the best ways to protect your oral health for years to come.
Professional Oral Hygiene At Aloe Dental Wellness
A necessary part of promoting good oral health is keeping up with twice-yearly visits for professional dental care. Keeping up with these visits can help catch concerns such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer early in their development. The earlier these health issues are discovered, the greater our ability to prevent lasting damage and expensive treatments. The foundation of these visits is receiving a professional cleaning that eliminates stubborn plaque and tartar from your teeth. You’ll also receive a comprehensive dental exam that checks for each of the following concerns:
- White lesions indicating the beginnings of tooth decay
- Stubborn tartar and plaque
- Gum disease and periodontitis
- TMJ disorder
- Bone disease
- Oral cancer
- Abscesses and dental infections
The steps involved in receiving professional oral hygiene care vary based on your oral health state. The following steps are those most commonly experienced by patients at Aloe Dental Wellness.
- Visual Exam – The first portion of any oral hygiene visit will be a thorough visual exam performed by Dr. Cadavid or one of our hygienists. Every area of your oral cavity will be inspected for signs of decay, infection, or indications of oral cancer.
- Vizalite oral Cancer screening: this is a blue light that can potentially detect early stages of oral cancer in your mouth. Vitality helps with early detection, better prognosis, and faster treatment of oral cancer if present.
- Clean and Polish – During this stage, Dr. Cadavid will apply a low-grit dental paste which will be used with a special rotary tool to eliminate tartar and plaque from the crown and biting surfaces of your teeth.
- Planing and Scaling – planing and scaling may be necessary when periodontal disease is present. This process uses a special metal tool to scrape and eliminate tartar and plaque beneath the gumline. The surface of your dental root will then be smoothed or planed to discourage bacteria growth.
These cleanings are essential to ensuring that dental decay and periodontal disease don’t have a chance to cause damage to your teeth. Tartar, a substance that forms when plaque isn’t adequately removed, can be tough to remove from the dental surface. This is another reason why consistent visits to Aloe Dental Wellness for oral hygiene care is essential to lasting dental health.
Protect Your Teeth With Professional Oral Hygiene
Speak to our office to arrange a dental hygiene visit at our Santa Barbara, CA clinic. We’ll work to find a convenient time for an appointment with Dr. Cadavid to address your oral health concerns. Remember, consistent visits are a significant part of ensuring a smile that stays healthy and beautiful.
