Hygiene maintenance appointments are designed to promote good oral health in two ways. The first is the professional cleaning and care you receive to help keep your teeth and gums in optimal condition. The second is monitoring the condition of the many factors that contribute to oral health issues.
Maintenance appointments are especially important following any active treatment a patient may have undergone. For example, when a new patient has their first appointment with us, we thoroughly assess their gums (among many other things). If they are diagnosed with gum or periodontal disease they’ll get a recommendation to treat the active disease. Once the condition is treated and stable, a specific maintenance schedule is designed to maintain the improvement the active treatment obtained.
At your hygiene maintenance appointment, we update your health history, check your blood pressure, complete a brief oral cancer screening, and assess your teeth and gums for any issues. Your teeth will then be cleaned, polished and flossed. We also recommend a once yearly fluoride application for children and adults to help prevent cavities.
It’s the hygiene maintenance appointment that really allows us stay in control over your dental health. We can also advise you of any concerns and treat problems early while they are small and can be most successfully addressed.
If you’re due for an appointment, you can book one online by
clicking here or by calling (905) 303-9355.
