Protecting & Optimizing Your Oral Health
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We aim to help you look and feel great while you show off your clean, healthy smile. With regular professional dental cleanings at our Maple Ridge dental office, we can do just that.
Regular preventative dental care the key to keeping your smile healthy for life. Preventive dental appointments every six months at our dental clinic will include the checkups, professional cleanings, digital X-rays, and instruction for at-home oral hygiene.
Checkups
During your oral exam, your dentist will carefully inspect your teeth, gums, and bite to identify any developing dental health problems and treat them before they become serious. These problems include cavities, tooth decay requiring fillings, gum disease, and oral abnormalities.
Your checkup will also include a screening for oral cancer and other oral abnormalities.
Professional Cleanings
The dental hygienist will begin the cleaning portion of your appointment by using a scaler ultra sonic to remove plaque and tartar from around your gum line and between your teeth.
Next, the hygienist will polish your teeth with an electric handpiece and a gritty toothpaste for a deep clean and perfect polish.
We also offer Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) — an advanced, gentler cleaning using AIRFLOW® technology that removes biofilm more thoroughly and comfortably than traditional methods. Learn more about GBT →
Digital X-Rays
Your dentist will use digital dental x-rays to examine portions of your mouth and teeth not visible to the naked eye.
Digital x-ray technology uses a small electronic sensor to capture an image of the inside of your mouth, which can be called up instantly on a computer screen by your chair. Learn more about our dental technology.
At-Home Hygiene Instruction
At the end of your dental appointment, your dentist or hygienist will provide you with any necessary advice or instruction to improve your at-home oral hygiene routine.
This includes brushing, flossing and dietary advice, as well as suggestions for supplementary hygiene tools. We offer tailored guidance for adults and children alike.
Fissure Sealants
Fissure sealants are a quick, painless coating applied to the grooves of back teeth where decay most commonly develops. They create a smooth, protective barrier that makes brushing more effective.
Sealants are especially beneficial for children and teenagers as their permanent molars come in, but adults with deep grooves can benefit too. Learn more about our fissure sealant treatments.
Fluoride Treatments
Professional fluoride treatments strengthen enamel and help reverse early signs of tooth decay. Applied as a varnish during your regular visit, the concentrated fluoride provides protection far beyond what toothpaste alone can offer.
We recommend fluoride treatments for patients of all ages, particularly children, those with a history of cavities, and patients with dry mouth or gum recession.