At Aponia Dental, we believe very strongly in the importance of preventative oral hygiene. Our team is actively involved in the community, and you can often see us promoting healthy oral care on television or at local events. We want to see clean teeth all over Edmonton!
While daily brushing and flossing is critical, it’s also very important to come into Aponia Dental for regular hygiene visits. These appointments provide your teeth and gums with a thorough cleaning, inspection, and preventative maintenance.
Our dental hygienists will "scale" your teeth — removing tartar build-up — and polish the surface — removing minor stains. You may also receive a fluoride treatment to help fight decay.
But hygiene visits are about much more than just cleaning. They give us an opportunity for us to tell you if you are brushing and flossing correctly, and examine your teeth and gums for potential problems.
If your teeth require restorative work, it's important we find out as soon as possible in order to prevent the decay from spreading. It's also important to have your gums inspected, because periodontal disease (gum disease) can lead to serious health problems — including heart attacks.
Regular dental hygiene visits with Edmonton’s Aponia Dental team allow us to spot problems and take action immediately — preventing the issues from getting worse.
We understand that once you’re out of the dental chair, your busy life takes over and you begin to forget the things we’ve mentioned during your visit. That’s why Aponia Dental offers you a personal Health Status Report to take home. This personalized report card goes over what we did during your appointment, and describes our findings. It’s very handy, and it’s just one of the ways Aponia Dental is always striving to improve your oral hygiene.
Q: What type of toothbrush should I use?
A: Aponia Dental’s dental hygienists recommend a basic soft or extra soft toothbrush. Using a hard-bristled toothbrush incorrectly can cause your gums to recede.
Q: How often should I have a hygiene visit?
A: It is recommended that you visit us at least twice per year for a hygiene visit. This allows us to monitor the state of your teeth as gums, as well as provide a thorough cleaning.
Q: Do adults need fluoride treatments?
A: Fluoride is one of the minerals that builds up the enamel of your teeth, keeping them strong and helping to prevent tooth decay. It is a natural element — found in meat, fish and eggs — and is often added to municipal water sources.
Children are given fluoride treatments to protect their still-developing teeth, but the treatments are beneficial to adult teeth, as well.
Talk to your hygienist at your next visit about the benefits of fluoride, and the different varieties available.
Q: How many hygiene visits does my dental insurance cover per year?
A: Different insurance plans cover different numbers of annual visits, as it is usually based on units of scaling and polishing – with an average of four units per one hour visit. We would be happy to help you understand what your plan covers. Please ask us at your next appointment.
