We are conveniently located in Aventura, Florida. Just call our office for an appointment at 305.933.3070 or fill out our form.
Our Hygiene Department
There are many reasons to make a dental appointment. If it has been a while since you’ve been to the dentist, you should know that Smilestylers is committed to being totally honest with you about your dental health. You deserve to know. We recommend that all of our patients begin some kind of regular hygiene routine.
A good dental hygiene routine is needed to protect your perfect smile. You need to keep your gums in the pink! Utilizing the very latest in technologies, Smilestylers will determine the health status of your gums and oral soft tissues.
Once your condition is determined, Dr. Hoffman and our dental hygienist will describe the recommended hygienic program to best meet your needs and/or which will bring your gums back to a healthy state, as it may affect your overall cardiovascular health and possible diabetes implications. The goal is to avoid further periodontal problems that may necessitate periodontal surgical procedures or loss of teeth. Dr. Hoffman is a highly-trained and experienced professional. His first examinations always include a thorough discussion with you about your general health and any existing special conditions.
You may then be enrolled in a non-surgical soft-tissue management program which will keep your gums healthy and help you avoid further periodontal problems that may necessitate a periodontal surgical procedure.
Take a simple quiz to determine the level of your gingival (gums) health:
- Do your gums bleed when brushing or flossing?
- Do you floss regularly?
- Do you use an irrigator (like the WaterPik)?
- Are your gums receding? Teeth looking longer?
- Are your gums puffy?
- Have gums started overgrowing the teeth?
- Do you feel comfortable about your breath? Halitosis?
- Do you use any mouthwashes?
If you answered yes to some of these questions, consider making an appointment with our Hygiene Department for an exam today.
Our exam consists of several components:
Periodontal health X-Rays, measuring pocket depth, measuring recession, observing tissue tone, color, bleeding points, odor, effectiveness of home hygiene techniques, recording plaque and calculus levels.
- Oral Cancer screening exam
- TMJ screening
- Abnormal wear patterns
- Mobility
- Caries (decay) screening visual and x-ray
- Cosmetic exam
- Photography
Smilestylers’ Customized GET HEALTHY- STAY HEALTHY plan:
Our Customized GET HEALTHY- STAY HEALTHY plan consists of a home care regimen using:
- Antimicrobial toothpastes and mouthwash
- Soft tooth brushes
- Floss
- Stimulators
- Irrigators
- Plaque indicators
Varying levels of hygienic care include:
- Simple cleaning and polishing for removal of plaque, calculus, and stain; recommended twice yearly in most instances
- Therapeutic scaling and root planing, or periodontal debridement (indicated whereperiodontal disease is present), this procedure is required to return the mouth to a healthy state and may require pain relievers / anesthesia. Some patients opt for sedation.
- Laser curettage
- Adjunctive antibiotic therapies-Arestin placed under the gums, Periostat pills, and Closys antimicrobial toothpaste and mouthwash
- Supportive periodontal maintenance care is implemented once periodontal therapy is complete.
Other treatments initiated in our hygiene department include:
- Whitening - in office “ZooM” or take home trays
- Study models for: Occlusal guards - night guards and NTI’s
Health Implications - How Is Your Health?
How’s your health? Did you know that your over-all physical health and your dental health are linked? Recent studies have shown that certain types of gum disease are in your dental health.
Periodontal exam and treatment seems to make sense for our medically are at risk patients. People who are medically at risk include those with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, pregnant women, and those that take medications that have effects on the gums (eg.epileptics).
If you have diabetes or take medications he will want to know about that for cross-referencing, and ensure there are no interactions with the medications used for your dental treatments. Some medications also can affect your teeth, Dr. Hoffman can educate you about those side-effects. He will consult with your physician if conditions require. Routine exams include a thorough screening for any signs of oral cancer as well as blood pressure screenings. Staying healthy includes taking care of your mouth, and Simply Beautiful Smiles will keep you headed in the right direction.
Read about what some of our patients are experiencing with their new smiles or take a look at our gallery.
The road to better dental health and a beautiful smile begins when you contact us for your first appointment! Our Smilestylers qualified staff can help you. We are conveniently located in Aventura, Florida. Just call for an appointment at 305.933.3070 or fill out our form.