Essential Dental Hygiene: Regular Plaque and Tartar Removal
It is important to regularly remove plaque and tartar to keep your gums, teeth, and smile healthy. The frequency of your dental hygiene appointments will be customized to meet your specific needs and gum health.
Improve Dental Hygiene in East Pasadena
At your dental appointment, we will review your medical history, perform an oral cancer screening, check for dental issues, give oral hygiene tips, and evaluate your gum health. We recommend using an electric or mechanical toothbrush such as Rotadent, Sonicare, or Oral-B for optimal home care, or a soft-bristled toothbrush. It is advised to use a fluoridated toothpaste approved by the ADA and avoid abrasive toothpastes that may lead to tooth sensitivity.
Digital Dental X-Rays
Our office offers advanced digital X-Ray technology that can benefit you as a patient.
- Digital X-Rays expose you to only 10% of the radiation compared to traditional X-Rays.
- With digital X-Rays, there is no waiting time for film development; images can be viewed and diagnosed almost instantly.
- Digital X-Ray images can be enlarged on a monitor, providing patients with a clear view of their teeth and enhancing the doctor's diagnostic capabilities.
- Digital X-Rays are environmentally friendly and eliminate the need for chemical waste disposal.
Having current dental X-Rays is crucial for precise diagnosis of dental problems like decay and gum disease. The American Dental Association recommends a full series of X-Rays every three to five years, and periodic bitewing X-Rays every 6 to 18 months, tailored to your specific risks and dental history. Our top priority is reducing radiation exposure, so we always supply patients with a lead apron during X-Rays.
