Your initial visit will begin with a comprehensive dental hygiene assessment. The dental hygienist will go through your medical history, check your head and neck for any abnormalities, screen for oral cancer, and do a thorough examination of the hard and soft tissues in your mouth.

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All information collected will be to formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis which will help discuss your goals with you and prepare a treatment plan specific to your needs.

Teeth cleanings (also referred to as scaling or root planning, is the act of removing the soft (plaque or biofilm) and hard (tartar or calculus) deposits from the teeth both above and below the gum line. These soft and hard deposits are the primary causes of gum infection otherwise known as gingivitis. If gingivitis is left untreated, this infection can worsen and become periodontitis which is an infection of the supporting structures being the bone that supports your teeth.

Surface staining can be removed through polishing. After a thorough scaling, your teeth may be polished to remove any remaining surface stains or plaque.

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This is particularly effective on brown tobacco and coffee/tea stains, although it will not have a whitening effect on yellowed teeth.

Teeth naturally go through phases of demineralization and remineralization throughout the day. It is during the demineralization stage teeth are most susceptible to cavities and sensitivity.

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The benefits of Fluoride treatments help by strengthening the tooth enamel. 

Having sensitivity on your teeth could be caused by grinding, recession or toothbrush abrasion. This condition can be treated with the application of a desensitization treatment. This treatment blocks the channels that send signals from a component of your teeth called the dentin to your nerve, reducing sensitivity and pain. 

Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the colour of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.