Services - General Health & Hygiene

Your Hygienist as Your Coach

A dental health professional that diagnoses everything from cavities to serious health issues.

An appointment with one of our hygienists is like a meeting with your coach - they’re the dental professionals who work with you to maintain and maximize your dental health.

Whether it’s fillings, crowns or major reconstruction, there’s no better way to project your investment in your teeth.

As we all know, there’s only so much brushing, cleaning and flossing you can do each day. Even the most avid brusher is bound to miss a few spots. But with regular appointments, your hygienist can discover problem spots and show you how to correct mistakes. Regular cleanings eliminate plaque and any number of potential issues. Often, there are simple solutions to problems. For instance:

Problem: Sensitive teeth
Solution: Less abrasive toothpaste and/or toothbrush

Problem: Cavities
Solution: Different Mouthwash

What many patients don’t realize is that the hygienist, working in direct consultation with the dentists at the Washington Center for Image Dentistry, can often discover more serious problems. They include:

• Gum or periodontal disease
• Cracks in teeth
• Acid reflux (decaying back teeth)
• Diabetes (sores in mouth)
• Oral cancer (spots on tongue)

The list goes on. The key to preventing problems is establishing regular hygiene appointments. Like any coach with tell you, everyone has different needs, so your health program needs to be customized just for you. Whether it’s meeting once a month or once a year, we’ll establish a program that maximizes your dental health, and provides you the greatest insurance against problems.