Continuing Care System

Part of our commitment to our patients is ensuring their overall health and well-being. This includes scheduling Continuing Care or hygiene appointments appropriate for the condition of your teeth and gums and educating our patients on optimal at-home care.

	Screening of teeth, restorations and gums - we look for anything unusual and catch small problems before the become big ones
	Oral cancer screening
	Treatment - we may be able to fix a small problem right away
	Cleaning - removal of tartar build-up from your teeth
	Polishing - to remove stains
	Education - on the importance of at-home care and demonstration of optimal techniques
	Advice - we can give advice and answer your questions based on the results of your  check-up

For most people, tartar build-up below the gum line is inevitable. This build-up can cause gum disease and tooth loss. A simple check-up and cleaning can remove the tartar and eliminate the problem. Our hygienists can tell you the check-up schedule that's right for you.

We Love Kids!
The Canadian Dental Association recommends children come for their first check-up within six months of getting their first tooth, or generally by one year of age. Maintaining the health of these primary teeth is critical as this lays the foundation for their adult teeth.

A Word About Dental Insurance Plans
Insurance plan providers say they need to contain costs and therefore they may put limitations on dental check-ups. While it is true that the direct cost of one check-up per year will be less than one check-up every three to six months, what about the cost of neglect? The cost to your health, and even the cost in absolute dollars, isn't worth risking. The cost of neglect is always higher than the cost of prevention. Regardless of what your dental plan provides, consult with Dr. Joe and his team to determine the check-up schedule that is best for your oral health. (Please refer to Dental Insurance Plans section of site.)