North Vancouver Dental Cleanings & Prevention

Cleanings and Prevention

The goal of a preventative program is to protect the natural dentition and its supporting structures by delaying the development, progression, and recurrence of dental diseases and disorders.
Our dentist advises you to start at home with proper oral hygiene and a balanced diet. This is the best way to prevent dental disease. Our North Vancouver dentists and dental hygienists continue to work to promote, repair, and maintain your oral health in our North Vancouver dental office.
Prevention also includes getting regular x-rays, cleanings, and checkups at the dentist. Fluoride and sealants are two more excellent preventive measures for teeth protection.
At Blue Sky Dental, we believe that The key to having a healthy, self-assured, and beautiful smile are exams and prevention, which help prevent critical and pricey dental issues. Get in touch with us today.

What To Expect From Our Routine Cleaning

General Dental Exam

A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by our dentist at your initial dental visit. At regular check-up exams, our North Vancouver dentist and hygienist will perform the following:

Full Professional Dental Cleaning

Professional dental cleanings (dental prophylaxis) are usually performed by registered dental hygienists. Your cleaning appointment will include a dental exam and the following:

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Dental X-rays

Dental radiographs (x-rays) are crucial diagnostic and preventative tools because they reveal essential data that is not visible during a routine dental examination. This information is used by dentists and dental hygienists to safely and accurately find concealed dental defects and finish a precise treatment plan. Problem areas could go undiscovered without x-rays.
To make sure we can appropriately treat each area of your mouth as needed during your cleaning or exam, we might need to take an x-ray of your teeth.

Dental X-rays Can Show a Lot of Information

Early dental problem detection and treatment can help you avoid unnecessary pain and save your teeth! Cysts and abscesses are two conditions that x-rays frequently reveal.

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Simple Steps for a Healthy Smile

Home Care

A beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime is our ultimate goal when treating patients. Your personal home care plays an important role in achieving that goal. Your personal home care starts by eating balanced meals, reducing the number of sugary snacks you eat, and correctly using the various dental aids that help control the plaque and bacteria that cause dental disease.
Many think at-home dental care is tedious, time-consuming, and mundane but it only takes a few minutes each day!

Brushing

Brush your teeth at least twice a day (especially before going to bed at night) with an ADA-approved soft bristle brush and toothpaste.
Electric toothbrushes are also recommended. They are easy to use and can remove plaque efficiently. Simply place the bristles of the electric brush on your gums and teeth and allow the brush to do its job, several teeth at a time.

Flossing

Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gumline. Flossing not only helps clean these spaces, it disrupts plaque colonies from building up, preventing damage to the gums, teeth, and bone.
Floss holders are recommended if you have difficulty using conventional floss.

Rinsing

It is important to rinse your mouth with water after brushing, and also after meals if you are unable to brush. If you are using an over-the-counter product for rinsing, it’s a good idea to consult with your dentist or dental hygienist on its appropriateness for you.
Use other dental aids as recommended by your dentist or dental hygienist. Some of these aids may include interdental brushes, rubber tip stimulators, tongue cleaners, irrigation devices, fluoride, medicated rinses, etc., which can all play a role in solid dental home care.

How to Properly Floss and Brush at Home

As we just reviewed, brushing and flossing are of paramount importance to oral hygiene. Though bi-annual professional dental cleanings remove plaque, tartar, and debris, excellent homecare methods are equally valuable. Proper brushing and flossing can enhance the health of the mouth, make the smile sparkle, and prevent serious diseases.
Reasons why proper brushing and flossing are essential:

Our North Vancouver Dentist Explains The Proper Way to Brush

The teeth should be brushed at least twice a day, ideally in the morning and before bed. The perfect toothbrush is small in size with soft, rounded-end bristles, and is no more than three months old. The head of the brush needs to be small enough to access all areas of the mouth, and the bristles should be soft enough so as not to cause undue damage to the gum tissue. The American Dental Association (ADA) has given electric toothbrushes their seal of approval, stating that those with rotating or oscillating heads are more effective than other toothbrushes.

Here is a basic guide to proper brushing:

The Proper Way to Floss

Flossing is a great way to remove plaque from the interdental regions (between the teeth). Flossing is an especially important tool for preventing periodontal disease and limiting the depth of the gum pockets. The interdental regions are difficult to reach with a toothbrush and should be cleansed with dental floss on a daily basis. The flavor and type of floss are unimportant; choose floss that will be easy and pleasant to use.

Here is a basic guide to proper flossing:

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