Hygiene Services

• Blood pressure screening
• Periodontal evaluation
• Prophylaxis or full mouth debridement
• Prophy jet therapy (stain removal)
• Oral cancer screening, Vizilite test (oral lesion identification and marking system)
• Taking digital radiographs
• RDD (root planing, detoxification and debridement) using micro-ultrasonic, manual scaling, followed by a soft tissue laser therapy
• Administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
• Application of antimicrobials and desensitizing agents
• Oral hygiene instructions

For Healthy Gums

Continuing care for patients with healthy gums (no clinical signs of inflammation, no bleeding and 1-3 mm pockets) includes periodontal evaluation, professional cleaning or prophylaxis every 6 months, oral hygiene instructions, digital radiographs to detect caries usually once in one or two years and exam with Dr. Baumann.

For Periodontal Disease

Continuing care for patients with active periodontal disease or a history of a periodontal disease consists of periodontal evaluation, supportive periodontal therapy (professional cleaning) every 45-90 days, necessary digital radiographs to detect caries and monitor bone level, laser therapy, antimicrobials, topical fluoride rinse or dentifrice and nutritional counseling for patients prone to root decay, oral hygiene instructions and exam with Dr. Baumann.