Dental Hygiene
Keep your smile healthy at Firswood Dental!
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​At Firswood Dental, we prioritize your oral health through comprehensive dental hygiene services. Regular dental hygiene appointments are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, preventing oral diseases, and ensuring your smile stays bright and beautiful.
Benefits of Professional Dental Hygiene:
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Preventative Care: Routine cleanings help prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues.
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Early Detection: Regular check-ups allow us to detect and address potential problems early, avoiding more extensive treatments.
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Plaque and Tartar Removal: Professional cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup that regular brushing and flossing can't eliminate.
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Fresher Breath: Removing plaque, tartar, and bacteria improves oral hygiene and reduces bad breath.
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Education: Our hygienists provide personalized advice on effective brushing, flossing, and other oral care techniques.
Roles of Our Therapists:
At Firswood Dental we have two Dental Therapists who can provide a wider range of treatments compared to hygienists. These include:
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Preventative care.
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Restorative procedures including filling cavities, extracting primary teeth, and placing temporary crowns.
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Conducting thorough dental exams, diagnose oral health issues, and develop treatment plans.
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Focus on children's dentistry.
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Administer fluoride treatments
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Take dental impressions
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Apply dental sealants
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Deep scaling and root planing to treat mild to moderate periodontitis
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Children's checkups
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Our Dental and Hygiene Plans
