Dental hygiene refers to everything you do to keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy.
In addition to brushing well and flossing regularly at home between dental appointments, professional dental cleanings and examinations should be an integral part of your dental hygiene routine. At StoneRidge Dental Care, our entire team is fully committed to providing patients from Gahanna, OH, New Albany, Blacklick, and the surrounding communities with excellent general and preventive dentistry, starting with our dental hygiene and examination appointments. We pay close attention to detail, work thoroughly and gently, and listen carefully to all of your oral health concerns.
Personalized Care & Clinical Assessments
Our team takes the time to know you as a person and discuss your questions and concerns about your oral health. Along with a general cleaning, we will ask questions about your individual concerns and needs so we can better understand you and how we can help with the future of your dental health. We assess your level of oral health and determine if your mouth is healthy, then decide the appropriate level of care you may need. This could include gum treatment, fluoride, periodontal therapy, LANAP, or one of our other services.
Professional Dental Cleaning For A Brighter Smile
One of our dental hygienists works with you to thoroughly clean your teeth using special dental tools to remove plaque and tartar buildup. The hygienist polishes your teeth using a gritty paste and removes surface stains and discoloration with a rotating polisher. The hygienist then flosses and rinses your teeth. A deep teeth cleaning can remove buildup and stains that brushing at home cannot. That is why we recommend our patients come in for a cleaning every six months to maintain optimal health in Gahanna, OH.
Comprehensive Examination & Co-Diagnosis
X-rays, intraoral photos, and visual exams are used to determine the health of your teeth and gums, looking for any signs of tooth decay, periodontal disease, or other concerns. We use photos for co-diagnosis, and if we detect any issues, we will communicate areas of concern and discuss further steps for treatment with you so everyone is on the same page. This collaborative approach ensures that you are an active participant in your own dental wellness journey.
Advanced Oral Cancer Screening
Your dental examination may also include an oral cancer screening. We can use a VELscope device to aid in the visual detection of abnormal tissues in the oral cavity, and use our hands to feel the soft tissues in your jawline, mouth, and neck for other abnormalities that could indicate oral cancer. This quick and painless process is a vital part of our commitment to your long-term safety and health.
Digital Dental X-Rays & Early Detection
Digital x-rays enable us to detect signs of dental health concerns that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Many issues arise from cavities between teeth or issues below the gum line. By utilizing advanced digital dental x-ray technology, our dentists can detect issues early and treat them before they become serious or costly. This technology also significantly reduces radiation exposure compared to traditional film x-rays.
Determining How Often You Should Visit The Dentist
We recommend that most patients visit the dentist every six months for an exam and hygiene appointment. If you have periodontal disease, orthodontics, or other ongoing dental health issues, we might recommend more frequent visits. Consistency is the key to preventing major oral health problems and keeping your smile looking its best.
Overcoming Dental Anxiety & Fear
Fear of the dentist and dental-related anxiety are quite common experiences for people of all ages. Sometimes the fear of visiting the dentist prevents patients from getting the regular dental care they need to maintain healthy teeth and gums. As a result, those with dental anxiety often develop oral health issues that go undetected until they have progressed into advanced stages of disease. At this point, the problems require lengthier, more expensive, and more invasive treatments to resolve.
Our dentists want all patients to feel comfortable and at ease in our office, regardless of their fears. We do our best to make every experience with us a pleasant and positive one. In addition to creating a calming office environment, we offer options for receiving dental treatments with sedation dentistry via oral prescription medications or laughing gas.
General & Preventive Dentistry For Your Whole Family
StoneRidge Dental Care is pleased to provide oral health care to patients of all ages. We strive to provide our patients with exceptional dental care designed to treat the whole patient and promote general wellness, starting with healthy teeth and gums. We offer our patients comprehensive preventive and general dentistry treatments tailored to meet their unique dental care needs.
Schedule Your Hygiene Appointment
To learn more about our complete list of services or to schedule your next dental checkup and professional teeth cleaning, we welcome you to contact our dental office in Gahanna near Blacklick and New Albany today. Our team is ready to help you achieve a healthier, more confident smile.