A Deep Cleaning is properly termed "Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing". It is a cleaning which, instead of cleaning from the gumline up onto the tooth, is a cleaning done under anesthesia, starting at the gumline and extending beneath the gum onto the surface of the root.

Pediatric dentistry is a dental specialty that focuses on the oral health of young people. Following dental school, a pediatric dentist has two to three years additional specialty training in the unique needs of infants, children and adolescents, including those with special health needs.

Your dentist can refuse to see you if you have not paid for your treatment in line with the practice’s policy. Private dentists should finish your present course of treatment before refusing to see you again unless there is a very good reason for them not to, such as non payment.

Dr. Cheng works very closely with her hygienists and shares many clinical skills for the best periodontal management of patients. There are daily, morning meetings about each individual patient regarding their periodontal needs to ensure continuity of care. Dr. Cheng is also available to address any periodontal changes or challenges. Often times, Dr. Cheng will personally check the work done. In other words, we are very tuned into your periodontal needs since this is our specialty.

Yes, we recommend that you continue to see your dentist for cleanings and other primary dental care at least every six months during and after the completion of your orthodontic treatment.

We strongly recommend that all patients see a dentist on a regular basis, even if you have dentures. Dentures need to be monitored for retention fit to prevent your jaws from shrinking at a more rapid pace then normal. Every oral exam includes a review of your soft tissue to check for cancer and other problems. Yes, Dr. Paik's staff are well trained and attend regular seminars and courses to maximize their ability to treat your dental conditions.

A - Your Soft Tissue Management program (Home Care, Deep Cleaning, and Use of medicaments) is a non-surgical approach to control periodontal disease. There is NO CURE for periodontal disease, it can only be managed or control. The bacteria that causes periodontal disease re-establishes in 3 months after treatment. A 3-month RECARE visit is critically timed to disrupt these bacteria in pockets greater than four millimeters n order to disable the destructive process at its critical stage.

Yes. It is important to not only have a professional cleaning done around the implants, but you also should have periodic implant check-ups with your implant surgeon regarding the health of the implants.

Even if you no longer have your natural teeth, you should see your dentist regularly for an oral examination. The dentist will examine your mouth to check for any problem with the gum ridges, the tongue and the joints of the jaw, as well as screen for oral cancer. For a variety of reasons, many older adults are more susceptible to oral diseases, including oral cancer. About 95 percent of all cancers are found in people over age 40. However, many of these cancers are treatable if detected early.

Both children and teenagers should visit our office every six months in order to prevent cavities and other dental problems. Often we can arrest or stop a cavity early, thereby preventing the need to place a filling. » Return to Top

There is no industry standard for the term “Deep Cleaning.” - it means something different to just about everyone. When a customer uses this term they usually are admitting that their house is a mess and has been for quite some time. The professional cleaner hears “Deep cleaning” and sometimes thinks that they might need a front-end loader on this one! This is another reason why quality cleaners do in-home consultation.

There are also new and different ways to prepare a cavity for a filling. Lasers are a fairly new tool in dentistry. They have been used for several years on soft tissues, like the gums. Some dentists are starting to use lasers in place of drills to remove tooth decay. Lasers work best on decay close to the tooth's surface. Over the next few years, lasers will likely be refined and more dentists may be using them instead of drills. Air abrasion is another new way to remove tooth decay.

You can refer your dentist to Delta Dental. Once we receive your request, we will contact your dentist and ask him or her to join our network provided he or she meets our qualifying criteria.

Certainly! You are encouraged to continue your routine dental care with your regular dentist. But often patients come to the practice without a regular dentist and they are quite comfortable receiving cleanings by the hygienist in the office. These patients are typically seen every three to six months by the hygienist and Dr. Wolf.

An orthodontist has spent an extra 2½ years of training in the science of orthodontics. The orthodontist has chosen to limit his/her practice to orthodontics only. There is a more specialized form of treatment that takes place in the orthodontic office compared to the dental office; however, it is very important to have regular visits with your dentist while you are in braces. They help to ensure that your teeth stay extra clean while you are in orthodontic treatment.

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A vehicle towing a unit with a manufacturer's GVWR of more than 10,000 lbs. when the GCWR exceeds 26,000 lbs. A vehicle used to . . .(a.) carry 15 or more passengers (excluding the driver), or (b.) carry (15) or less people (including the driver) when carrying children to or from school and home regularly for compensation.