Your Southwest Calgary Choice for Dental Cleanings!

At Woodlands Dental, we prioritize your oral health and well-being! Maintaining optimal oral health starts with healthy gums and teeth. Regular dental cleanings play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy smile and supporting your journey towards optimal dental wellness. While home-care is important, our in-office cleanings are able to offer a level of cleaning that is difficult to achieve on your own. Regular professional cleanings are designed to remove bacteria, plaque and tartar buildup from hard-to-reach places that can lead to cavities and gum disease. By scheduling regular dental cleanings, you are protecting your gums and teeth from top to bottom!

What Happens at a Dental Cleaning Appointment?

During your professional Dental Cleaning at Woodlands Dental, our skilled dental hygienists use advanced tools and techniques to thoroughly clean your teeth and gums, ensuring every surface is addressed. Scaling is the careful removal of plaque and tartar that has accumulated on the surface of your teeth and along and below the gumline. Root Planing involves the removal of any residual calculus from the root surfaces of your teeth, smoothing the roots and helping your gums to reattach to the tooth. The result is a clean and smooth surface!

How often should you have a Dental Cleaning?

We recommend scheduling dental cleanings every six months so our team of professionals can help keep your teeth and gums healthy from top to bottom. However, we recognize the importance of tailoring hygiene appointments to meet each patient’s individual needs. Some patients may benefit from more frequent appointments every 3-4 months, while others may be able to extend their visits to every 9-12 months. Things like genetics, teeth grinding habits, home care practices, susceptibility to cavities and tooth alignment all play a role in determining the best schedule for your personalized oral health care. Patients with gum disease, loose teeth, significant staining or substantial calculus buildup may require more frequent cleanings. Woodlands Dental is committed to working closely with you to develop a personalized cleaning schedule so that your oral health and wellness are always at their very best.

Fluoride Treatment

At Woodlands Dental, we are pleased to offer fluoride treatments as a simple yet effective way to strengthen teeth and protect against cavities. Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps to rebuild weakened tooth enamel, making teeth more resistant to decay caused by plaque and sugars. Our professional fluoride treatments are quick and painless, ideal for anyone looking to maintain strong and healthy teeth. The treatment may take the form of a solution, gel, foam or varnish. Woodlands Dental looks forward to seeing you soon for a fluoride treatment.

Dental Sealants

At Woodlands Dental, we are pleased to offer dental sealants as an effective preventive measure to protect teeth from decay. Dental sealants are a thin, protective coating that is applied to the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars, where cavities are most likely to form. This quick and painless procedure creates a barrier that shields the tooth enamel from plaque and food particles, significantly reducing the risk of cavities. Dental sealants are a simple yet powerful way to maintain long-lasting oral health and prevent future dental issues. Woodlands Dental looks forward to seeing you soon for your dental sealants treatment!

Oral Cancer Screenings

Oral cancer screenings are an essential part of our preventive care services, which involve a thorough examination of your mouth, teeth and gums to detect any early signs of dental issues. Dentists are often the first healthcare professionals to notice any abnormalities in the mouth and throat, and catching oral cancer early on is crucial for successful treatment and increased survival rates. Oral cancers include jaw cancer, mouth cancer and tongue cancer. During your oral cancer screening, your dentist will carefully examine the inside of your mouth to check for any white or red patches or mouth sores. Your dentist will also feel the tissues in your mouth in order to check for lumps or any other abnormalities. Your dentist may also examine your neck and throat for unusual lumps, bumps or nodules. Identifying potential problems at their earliest stages can help our team provide timely treatment to maintain your oral health. Woodlands Dental looks forward to seeing you soon to help you on your road to optimal health and wellness.

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