It’s More Than “Just A Cleaning”

Have you ever cancelled a dental cleaning appointment because you were too busy with work, too busy with the kids, or too busy with life? Undoubtedly.

And you may have justified it to yourself by saying, “It’s just a cleaning anyways.”

Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who is guilty of thinking it. Tens of millions of North Americans each year either neglect to schedule their routine dental appointments or cancel on-short notice because they do not place enough value on the “Cleaning” appointment.

Below are several reasons why the routine “Cleaning” appointment is probably the most important time you should designate for your own dental and overall health.

It’s More Than “Just A Cleaning” because …

It’s an opportunity to be screened for cancer

and get assessed for dental diseases with our

low-dose radiation digital x-rays.

It’s periodontal therapy – the most non-invasive

way to remove oral bacteria and stay healthy.

Left untreated, gum disease leads to tooth loss

and adversely impacts your health.

It’s an occasion for your child to have

a positive experience and for us to change

their perceptions of dental care.

It’s a cancer screening to assess

your mouth for signs of oral cancer and,

if indicated, perform biopsies.

It’s fluoride treatment to lower the risk of tooth decay,

strengthen teeth, kill bacteria and

reduce tooth hypersensitivity.

It’s a conversation with our Doctors and Hygienists

to discuss your treatment goals and provide you

with the information you need to make a well-informed

and balanced decision.

 At Westmount Dental the Doctors and Hygienists do not underestimate its value, and neither should you.