Hygiene (Cleaning)
Regular teeth cleaning (Prophylaxis) by the dentist is recommended to remove plaque that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing, especially in areas that are difficult for a patient to reach at home. Professional cleaning includes tooth scaling and tooth polishing and debridement if too much tartar has accumulated. This involves the use of various instruments or devices to loosen and remove deposits from the teeth.
*More frequent cleaning and examination may be necessary during the treatment of many of the dental/oral disorders. Dr. Sabet will determine what is best for your oral health.
Sealants
A preventative treatment consisting of applying a resin material (called Sealants) to one or more teeth, for the intended purpose of preventing dental caries (cavities) or other forms of tooth decay. Most often used in children (or sometimes in adults), is highly effective in preventing common problems in molars and pre-molars.
Oral Cancer Screening
At your regular check-ups, If we need to give you a referral, we will refer you to specialists for further investigation and tests. This examination will screen for oral cancer as well as other oral problems. Oral cancers that are found early have a better chance for successful treatment.
If we need to give you a refferal, we will refer you to specialists for further investigation and tests.
Sealants may prevent common cavities that appear in the grooves of molars and premolars.
Mouth Sores
Although there are numerous types of mouth sores, the most common are canker sores, cold sores and candidiasis.