Preventive Dentistry (Cleanings & Exams)
Preventive dentistry at Lougheed Family Dental focuses on maintaining oral health, identifying concerns early, and helping reduce the need for more complex dental treatment in the future.
Cleanings & Exams
Regular dental examinations allow the dentist to monitor your teeth and gums and identify potential problems at their earliest and most treatable stage. Routine cleanings help remove plaque and buildup while supporting healthy teeth and gums.
Recall & Hygiene
Regular recall and hygiene appointments play an important role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums while helping identify potential dental concerns at an early stage. During hygiene appointments, our hygienists carefully remove plaque and calculus from the tooth surfaces using ultrasonic and/or hand instruments.
For patients with periodontal concerns, scaling and root planing may also be recommended to help manage and improve gum health. The frequency of hygiene appointments is tailored to each patient’s individual needs, based on their oral health and risk factors.
Regular dental examinations are equally important, as they allow potential concerns to be detected and treated at an earlier stage. They also help monitor and maintain existing dental work over time, supporting long-term oral health.
What It Is & How It Works
Preventive care combines regular dental examinations with professional hygiene treatment. During hygiene visits, scaling and root planing may be performed using ultrasonic and/or hand instruments to remove plaque and calculus.
Who Needs This Treatment
Preventive dental care is recommended for patients of all ages. Patients with periodontal concerns may require more frequent hygiene appointments based on their individual oral health needs.
Benefits
Helps maintain healthy teeth and gums
Removes plaque and calculus buildup
Helps manage periodontal health
Allows dental concerns to be identified earlier
Helps maintain existing dental work
May reduce the need for more complex treatment
The Process
Your appointment may include a dental examination, assessment of your teeth and gums, and professional cleaning. Based on your oral health, the dental team will recommend an appropriate schedule for future recall and hygiene visits.
