Description of Services Offered

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HOME VISITS

A dental hygienist is available to provide a home visit for services to any patient that is homebound for various reasons.

SCREENINGS

A dental screening by a dental hygienist is a check of the mouth and teeth to look for any suspicious areas that may need to be seen by a dentist. This is not a substitute for a dental exam by a dentist and x-rays are not taken. You will receive a report of the services that were provided and the findings/recommendations.  Any questionable findings during blood pressure or oral cancer screenings will be referred to the appropriate doctors.

DENTAL CLEANING

A dental cleaning and polishing of the teeth will be completed by a dental hygienist to remove any food, plaque bacteria, tartar and/or stains.

FULL/PARTIAL DENTURE/RETAINER CLEANING

Full and/or partial dentures/retainers will be cleaned by hand and in an ultrasonic cleaner to remove any food, plaque bacteria, tartar and/or stains.

FLUORIDE VARNISH

Fluoride prevents cavities, strengthens tooth surfaces and reduces sensitivity. Fluoride is beneficial for adults and children. Fluoride varnish is brushed onto all surfaces of the teeth in less than a minute. The varnish is not noticeable, but is sticky and adheres to the teeth for several hours. Patients are able to eat and drink right away, but teeth should not be brushed until the following morning. Fluoride varnish is most effective when applied 2-4 times per year.

DENTAL SEALANTS

The chewing surfaces of back teeth are rough and uneven because they have small pits and grooves. Food and germs get stuck in these areas and can stay for a long time since toothbrush bristles cannot easily brush them away. This makes these areas very prone to cavities. Dental sealants help to prevent this from happening. Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings that are painted onto the chewing surfaces of healthy primary (baby) and permanent (adult) molars. They “seal” the small pits and grooves to make them easier to clean and will help prevent tooth decay.