Patient Services
Dental Hygiene
The role of a dental hygienist - McKinney Dentist employs
eight registered dental hygienist who all attain to the regulations of
the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, including CPR and consistent
continuing education seminars. Many of the dental hygienist at the office
have worked here for 6 years or more. Our dentist equip the office with
state-of-the-art computer systems and efficient dental equipment, which
enable us as professionals to provide our patients with gentle, quality
dentistry.
Standards of care that registered dental hygienist perform include:
- intra-oral cancer screenings
- blood pressure exams
- periodontal disease screenings
- oral hygiene instructions
- fluoride treatments
- application of dental sealants
- and scaling and root planning for the treatment of periodontal disease
The importance of a dental check-up:
- Tooth decay (cavities)
- Periodontal Disease (gum disease)
- Treatment of sensitive teeth
- A link between Periodontal Disease and Heart Attacks
- A link between Periodontal Disease and Premature Birth Weight Babies
- Oral hygiene instructions during all stages of life
- Proper oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment
- Learn how to have a beautiful SMILE
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