Hygiene
 | Digital X-rays--X-rays processed digitally with less radiation exposure. |
| Periodontal exam--Checking the gums around the teeth to see if there are places where plaque or calculus is present. |
| Cleaning--Very careful cleaning with a little rubber tip called a prophy cup, |
| Fluoride--An application of fluoride to protect your teeth against cavities. |
| Education--An explanation of what the x-rays showed and a periodontal graph showing pocket depths for you to take home and work on plus time to show you the correct brushing techniques and aids that might help you to keep your mouth healthier at home. |
| Scaling and Planing--Comfortable, non surgical deep cleaning of the teeth below the gums under anesthetic. |
| Cancer Screening--During the oral exam checking the entire mouth for cancer type lesions. Velscope is a non invasive painless scope that enables the doctor to check for lesions in the mouth. |