Dental Hygiene Care in Palmer, AK

We go above and beyond during your routine dental visits. During your initial visit, we’ll deep dive into your oral health, and we’ll continue seeing you every six months for regular dental hygiene care. We examine the health of your teeth, gums, facial muscles, and bone structure. At these exams we look for any signs of decay, disease, infection, oral cancer, or any other dysfunction.

We’ll also thoroughly clean your mouth, which includes scaling, ultrasonic calculus removal, polishing, and a personalized home care plan. Our hygienists work with you to understand your dental needs and set you up with the tools you need to keep your dental health on track.

X-rays allow us to see below the surface of your gums and get a clear look at the full picture of your oral health. For kids, this often means looking at the progression of emerging adult teeth and identifying any abnormalities that might cause issues down the road. Adults X-rays lets us look at the underlying jawbone and see if there’s been any deterioration or decay.

We take a full set of digital X-rays when you first come see us and targeted monitoring X-rays once per year. Our digital technology is the safest radiography option. This alternative to traditional X-rays greatly reduces exposure to radiation.

Teeth are naturally groovy. Those grooves are the perfect hiding spot for plaque to hide. Even a good tooth brushing session can make it difficult to fully clean deep groves or pits. Dental sealants make the surface of your teeth smooth. This provides extra protection from decay without affecting how you eat or chew.

We often recommend fluoride-free dental sealants on all kids as their permanent teeth come in. Sealants are super easy to apply and can often be done the same day as your child’s visit. Sealants will wear out over time and will need repair or replacement.

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a common but aggressive dental condition that can wreak havoc on your mouth and hurt your overall health. This condition is caused by bacteria sitting on the gumline. These bacteria cause infections and inflammation of the surrounding gums. Allowed to progress, periodontal disease can cause bone deterioration, tooth loss, worsened diabetes, heart issues, and more.

The best way to achieve healthy gums is through regular brushing, flossing, and routine periodontal cleanings. However, if your gums become infected, we’ll treat the gum disease with periodontal therapy. This is a process that includes scaling and root planning to remove the bacteria and maintain healthy bacteria levels.