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Dental Hygiene

The Foundation of Lifelong Oral Health

Maintain your oral health with our thorough professional cleanings and receive personalized guidance for effective home care that keeps your smile healthy between visits.

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Key Benefits of Regular Dental Hygiene

Regular care by a registered dental hygienist, supervised by a dentist, is recommended because of the small amount of time it takes for bacteria to invade the mouth, even if it's clean. Studies have shown that plaque will regrow on teeth that are completely clean within three to four hours of brushing.

Treatment Highlights:

  • Comprehensive Plaque and Tartar Removal Professional cleaning of areas unreachable by home care
  • Personalized Home Care Instructions Custom advice for your specific oral health needs
  • Early Detection of Oral Health Issues Identifying problems before they become serious
  • Prevention of Gum Disease Stopping the leading cause of adult tooth loss
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  • Personalized Home Care Instruction We provide customized advice to improve your at-home oral hygiene. This may cover proper brushing and flossing techniques, recommendations for specialized tools, product suggestions, and nutritional guidance to support oral health.
  • Smile Makeovers Our comprehensive smile makeovers combine multiple treatments such as whitening, veneers, bonding, orthodontics, and restorative procedures to create a personalized plan that transforms your smile.
  • Oral Health Assessment During every hygiene visit, we conduct a comprehensive oral health evaluation. This includes measuring gum health, performing oral cancer screenings, checking existing dental work, detecting decay or other issues, and assessing bite and jaw function.
  • Professional Cleanings Our skilled hygienists perform thorough and gentle cleanings to remove plaque and tartar that regular brushing cannot eliminate. Regular professional cleanings are vital for preventing gum disease, removing surface stains, freshening breath, detecting potential issues early, and maintaining overall oral health.
  • Periodontal (Gum) Disease Treatment If signs of gum disease are present, we offer specialized treatments to restore gum health. These include scaling and root planing, which is a deep cleaning below the gumline to remove bacteria and calculus, antibiotic therapy to target infection, and periodontal maintenance to prevent the disease from returning.
  • Preventive Treatments We offer fluoride applications to strengthen tooth enamel, dental sealants to protect vulnerable teeth, and desensitizing treatments for sensitive teeth.
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Common Dental Hygiene FAQs

How often should I have a professional cleaning?
Most patients benefit from cleanings every six months. However, if you have gum disease, a history of frequent cavities, or certain health conditions like diabetes, we may recommend more frequent cleanings every 3–4 months.
What’s the difference between a regular cleaning and a deep cleaning?
A regular cleaning (prophylaxis) focuses on removing plaque and tartar above the gumline. A deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) is a therapeutic procedure that cleans below the gumline to treat active gum disease.
Do you offer services for patients with dental anxiety?
Yes! Our hygienists are experienced in helping anxious patients feel comfortable. We offer options like numbing gel for sensitive gums, breaks during treatment, and sedation options for those with severe anxiety.
Why does the hygienist measure my gums with a probe?
This periodontal probing measures the depth of the space between your gums and teeth. Deeper pockets can indicate gum disease, while healthy gums typically have measurements of 1–3mm. Tracking these measurements helps us monitor your gum health over time.
How can I improve my home care routine?
Beyond brushing twice daily and flossing, we may recommend specialized tools like interdental brushes, water flossers, antimicrobial rinses, or electric toothbrushes based on your specific needs. Your hygienist will provide personalized recommendations during your visit.
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Take the first step toward maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile by scheduling a professional cleaning with our expert hygiene team. Experience the difference that thorough, personalized care can make for your oral health.

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We invite you to find out why generations of families in Montreal have trusted their smiles to the dentists at Place Vertu. Our team is ready to exceed your expectations, whether you are looking for routine care or a complete smile transformation.