As a practice, we are believers that preventative care and education are the fundamentals to achieving a healthy mouth. We want to provide our patients with “dental health care” vs. “disease care”. As hygienists we focus on thorough exams, checking your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we concerned with the health of your mouth, but your overall health as well. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your health, any new medications, and or any illnesses that may impact your dental health.

As your Dental Hygienist, we want you to feel confident knowing our team at Sandy Point Dental is very highly trained. We pride ourselves in providing the highest standard of care you need to keep a healthy smile. To give you these results we are committed to continuing education and learning.

On a daily basis we work together with the dentist to meet the oral health needs of patients. Some of the daily services provided by our Dental Hygienist may include:

• Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screening, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Taking and developing x-rays
  
• Removing calculus and plaques (hard and soft deposits) from all tooth surfaces
  
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
  
• Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
  
• Administer local anesthetic
• Apply cavity prevention agents such as fluorides and sealants to teeth
  
  

Some tips to maintaining a “Healthy Mouth/Health Body” for a lifetime include:

• Brushing twice a day, with a soft tooth brush or electric toothbrush 
• Flossing once a day
• Using dental products that contain fluoride (toothpaste or mouth rinse)
  
• Visiting your dental hygienist for regular hygiene appointments

 
Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our goal of making you feel as though you are part of our team. We understand how uneasy dental visit can make patients, and we want to be able to provide a relaxing and positive experience. The team at Sandy Point Dental is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make each appointment as comfortable and pleasant as possible.


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