Services include: teeth cleanings, teeth whitening, sealants etc. I am an independent oral hygienist, providing preventative, maintenance and therapeutic services. Dental hygiene is the only health profession which uses primarily preventative services as treatment. You will receive a thorough oral health exam, including an oral cancer screening, for the purpose of dental hygiene treatment. If necessary, we will liaise with dentists, medical doctors and other health professionals regarding your overall health and we are happy to share with them our diagnostic findings with your permission. As primary healthcare professionals, serving the public directly, we practice the FULL SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR DENTAL HYGIENIST. We all know that prevention is better than cure. The challenge is that children, and their parents, have a negative association with a dental appointment. Often these associations are a consequence of only going to the dentist when we have a problem rather than frequently enough to prevent problems. Regular examinations or check-ups are essential to prevent poor oral heath, identify and improve bad habits, and keep treatment as minimally invasive as possible. Children and adults find their first visit to the dentist nerve wrecking and often invasive. Due to the nature of our practice, we will make you and your child feel safe and comfortable. Our approach in treating our patient is to explain each step during the treatment to ensure that they know exactly what to expect. This significantly reduces stress and unnecessary fear.
