Your Recare Appointment

• This is also commonly called the "checkup and cleaning"
  
  
• It is very important for you to understand that duringyour recare appointment, you will receive much more than just a cleaning. Idon't know if you have ever given it much thought, but you arereceiving a FULL SPECTRUM of diagnostic, preventive, andeducational services specifically and individually designed tohelp you keep the best possible smile for a lifetime. Based uponyour specific dental needs, your dental team will formulate a program designedto accomplish your dental goals. Some or all of the followingprocedures will be included in your recare appointment.
  
  
• During the DIAGNOSTIC phase of your visit we may include:
  
  

1. A review and updating of your medical history.
   
2. A recording of any changes in your prescribed medications andphysical condition.
   
3. Necessary X-rays for detecting decay, bone loss and oral pathologies(disease) such as cysts etc.
   
4. An examination of your teeth to detect decay.
   
5. An inspection of all existing restorations (filling and orcrowns) for leakage and cracks which may result in future decay.
   
6. Evaluation of your periodontal (gum) tissues.
   
7. Checking your biting patterns.
   
8. Evaluating possible cosmetic alterations which you may feelwill improve your smile.

1. Blood pressure screening (if necessary)
   
2. Head and neck oral cancer screening.
   
3. Scaling of your teeth to remove all plaque and calculus (tartar).
   
4. Polishing of teeth to remove all surface stains.
   
5. Polishing all porcelain crowns.
   
6. Polishing all silver restorations.
   
7. Flossing.
   
8. Application of fluoride if necessary.
   
9. Referral to a specialist for specific treatment if necessary.
   (ie. Endodontist, Periodontist or an Oral Surgeon).

1. A tour of your mouth with our intra-oral camera and a discussion of findings.
   
2. Toothbrushing and flossing instructions.
   
3. Instructions on specific plaque-control items such as:
   Perio-Aid™, rubber tip, Interplak™, Rotadent™
   
4. Dietary discussion (if necessary).
   
5. Presentation of prescribed dental treatment.
   
6. Updating you on what's new in home care products and the latest advances in Dentistry.
   
7. A discussion of the recommended time periods between recare visits.
   

• hope you can see now that your oral hygiene recare visit ISMORE than just 'a cleaning'. We believe that our patientsdeserve the benefits of the FULL SPECTRUM of available dentalservices that can assist in the protection of their overall medicaland dental health.
  
  
• Please remember, good oral hygiene is a great habit to get into!The rewards of a FULL SPECTRUM Recare Appointment are a healthydentition, a bright smile and the confidence that you have beguna program that will continue to provide benefits to you for yearsto come.