Vulcan Dental hygienists provide scaling/root planing, prophylaxis and fluoride treatments in our office.
Having your teeth professionally cleaned helps prevent harmful bacteria from colonizing in the mouth by removing plaque and tartar from areas that are too difficult to remove on your own. It is generally recommended to have this performed once every six months, however, more regular appointments may be recommended in some cases where gingivitis or periodontitis are present.
A yearly check up is performed by Dr. McKee to look for any signs of problems in or around the mouth along with a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan if problems are detected. A series of x-rays are taken to aid in seeing problems not detectable by the eye and diagnosing them. The treatment plan will consist of a series of options with both risks and benefits to consider so an informed choice may be made.