Dental Hygiene & Teeth Cleanings
SE Calgary

Healthy teeth and gums are the cornerstone of a healthy mouth and an amazing smile! That is why Millennium Dental is pleased to offer dental hygiene and teeth cleaning appointments to help you achieve optimal dental health. While regular home care is very important, it only focuses on areas of the teeth above the gum line. A professional dental cleaning not only cleans your teeth above the gum line, but below the gum line as well (called scaling or root planing). It is only through regular scaling and root planing, that tartar, plaque, and bacteria can be removed from difficult to reach areas below the gum line that we cannot reach at home. Regular professional cleanings can help keep your teeth and gums healthy from top to bottom!

• Assessment
  • Our team completes a full periodontal assessment.
• Check Your Gum Tissue
  • Our team checks your gums for any recession, the presence of gingivitis, and possible gum disease
• Intra Oral Exam
  • We perform an intra-oral exam to check the gum tissue, tongue, and lips for confirmation of optimal health.
• Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT)
  • We use lasers to measure the infected tissue and a probe calculates the amount of bone loss as well as evaluates the depth of your gingival pockets. Laser light is then used to quickly remove any diseased tissue and kill any bacteria between your teeth and gums.
• Scaling
  • Scaling is a process of removing plaque, tartar (calculus), and bacteria from your teeth so your gums and the bone making up the foundation of your teeth remain healthy and disease-free.
• Polishing
  • We polish your teeth to remove stains from your teeth.
• Fluoride treatment (optional)
  • After your dental cleaning, you will be provided with an option to receive fluoride treatment. Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps strengthen the enamel (outer layer of your teeth), which helps to prevent cavities.

• An oral cancer screening
  At each visit we make our best efforts to screen your oral tissues (including your head, neck, and jaw area) for confirmation of health and signs of possible oral cancer. Our goal is to identify mouth cancer in the early stages, or before it turns into cancer, when there is a better chance for treatment and cure.
• Digital X-rays as required
  Radiography helps us detect cavities in between teeth, assess bone levels, and detect other potential problems in your oral cavity. Your dental surgeon will decide which types of images you need and how often you need them based on your oral health. Research shows that radiation received from digital X-ray machines is less than the radiation you receive from natural background sources. At Millennium Dental, we follow the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) policy.
• Sealants (optional)
  Sealants are protective coatings that are applied on deep grooves of back teeth to prevent cavity formation in the future. Sealant application is a quick, simple, and painless procedure.

At Millennium Dental, we understand that each patient will require a different hygiene and checkup schedule. Most people come in for a dental hygiene appointment every 6 months, although some people may benefit from coming in every 3-4 months, while others may be able to visit every 9-12 months. Genetics, home care, grinding habits, and teeth positioning are all key factors in determining the best schedule for you. For those patients experiencing gum disease, heavy staining, loose teeth, or heavy calculus buildup, a higher frequency of cleaning will help keep teeth healthier. We will discuss with you how often you should visit us for a dental cleaning/checkup based on your individual needs.