401 N. Bridge St.
Linden, MI. 48451
Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5:30 Office hours by appointment
Dental Hygiene/Periodontal Health
In addition to the meticulous cleaning, polishing,
and examination of your teeth, we also take the
time to help our patients develop proper oral
hygiene habits at home. We will evaluate your
hygiene techniques and make adjustments to
your routine where needed. Our doctors and
hygienists will also make suggestions for
preventative measures such as dental sealants or
nightguards to protect against bruxism & TMJ.
If we feel that you are suffering from gingivitis or
more severe gum disease, we may recommend a
root scaling or planing. These measures can be
instrumental in preventing bone loss and helping
you to keep your natural teeth.
Oral Cancer Screenings
During a dental exam, the doctor will check your neck and oral tissues for
lumps, red or white patches or recurring sore areas. Screening for early
changes in the oral tissue can help detect cancer at a stage when it can be
more successfully treated.
Smoking, especially combined with heavy alcohol consumption (30 drinks a
week or more), is the primary risk factor for oral cancer. In fact, this
combination is estimated to be the most likely trigger in about 75 percent of
oral cancers diagnosed in this country. Other lifestyle and environmental
factors also may increase your risk of developing oral cancer.
Scaling & Root Planning
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure in which the periodontist
removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line. Root surfaces are
cleaned and smoothed with specially designed instruments. It is important to
remove the plaque and tartar from the pockets, because aside from the
bacterial toxins that irritate the gums, plaque and the rough surfaces of tartar
make it easier for bacteria to gain a foothold.