What Dental Hygiene services are available near me?

Dental hygienists play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our patients. As such, some of their responsibilities and services they provide include:

• Reviewing the patient’s dental and health history
• Taking dental x-rays and other imaging tests
• Preparing the dental room with all the necessary equipment
• Performing prophylaxis, which is the medical term for a dental cleaning
• Evaluating the teeth for signs of periodontal disease, decay or other issues to relay to the dentist
• Assisting the dentist as they perform dental evaluations and procedures
• Educating patients on how to care for their teeth at home with brushing and flossing
• Administering sedation, including nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas)
• Providing recommendations for products and instruments to keep the teeth healthy

Working with a dental hygienist and the dentist together is the best way to achieve a healthy smile for life! We are proud of the dedication of our team in helping to keep our patients happy and healthy. Many patients can get their questions answered by our dental hygienists as they are highly informative in all areas of dental care.