Smoking Cessation Counseling

Smoking Cessation Counseling is available at recall appointments. If you are interested in quitting our hygienist can review the latest developments in this area and offer advice on alternative quitting techniques.

Airway Screenings

Airway Screenings are performed as a part of new patient and recall examinations.  Tonsils, adenoids and soft tissues can sometimes close off or block the air passage causing many health problems.  A yearly exam can evaluate the airway to ensure proper breathing, sleeping and oral health.

Oral Hygiene Instruction

Oral Hygiene Instruction is offered to our patients of all ages.  Children learn proper brushing and flossing techniques for a healthy, cavity free mouth.  OHI is offered to our adult patients for the hard to reach places and for special circumstances such as Diabetes, Periodontal Disease and for those with limited or impaired mobility.

Sealants

A sealant is a thin acrylic-like coating, which is applied to permanent molars that have deep depressions and grooves.  It forms a smooth surface by filling in the pits and fissures, which is easier to keep clean and helps prevent cavities. 

Periodontal Screening

A periodontal screening (PSR) is performed at your new patient examination and at each recall appointment. This allows for continued assessment of your gum health. When you come to see us, your mouth is examined in six sections with a special instrument and a measurement is recorded for each area. The lower the score the healthier your gums are. Based on this screening we will recommend the best treatment plan for you. 

Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Disease is caused by a bacterial infection in the gums and supporting bone.  As the bone structure is destroyed, teeth become increasingly loose and sensitive.  This usually painless condition is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults and affects 1 in 4 people over the age of 35.  75% of Canadians have gum disease and about 30% of those have advanced periodontal disease.  Periodontal disease is preventable and if you already have it, it is manageable.  See us today to assess your risk.