Examinations and Cleanings
While you are responsible for day-to-day dental maintenance, dental hygienists, along with family dentists play an integral role in preventive oral care.
Dental hygienists are responsible for performing professional tooth cleaning, removing hardened plaque (tartar) calculus deposits, taking X-rays and polishing teeth. Dental hygienists also offer oral hygiene instruction and nutritional counseling.
Your dentist then works with your hygienist by further examining the teeth, mouth and gums to provide any necessary treatment for tooth decay or gum disease. Regular dental visits are critical at any age for the maintenance of dental hygiene. The American Dental Association recommends that patients visit with their dentist and dental hygienist a minimum of two times each year to maintain proper dental hygiene.
While you are responsible for day-to-day dental maintenance, dental hygienists, along with family dentists play an integral role in preventive oral care.
Dental hygienists are responsible for performing professional tooth cleaning, removing hardened plaque (tartar) calculus deposits, taking X-rays and polishing teeth. Dental hygienists also offer oral hygiene instruction and nutritional counseling.
Your dentist then works with your hygienist by further examining the teeth, mouth and gums to provide any necessary treatment for tooth decay or gum disease. Regular dental visits are critical at any age for the maintenance of dental hygiene. The American Dental Association recommends that patients visit with their dentist and dental hygienist a minimum of two times each year to maintain proper dental hygiene.
