A hygiene visit is 45 minutes, and every one of them is used. Here is what our hygienist does, from the first look to the polish.
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Minute 0
How are your gums, has anything changed, does anything hurt? We look before we touch anything.
Minute 5
Six small measurements around each tooth tell us how healthy the gums are. We say the numbers out loud.
We would rather show you one good habit than list ten.
Minute 15
Hard deposits come off with a gentle ultrasonic tip and fine hand instruments. Raise a hand any time to pause.
Hygiene visits run 45 minutes, never squeezed.
Minute 35
A gritty paste lifts surface stains from tea and coffee. Then we floss every gap.
Minute 40
One or two tips, not a lecture. A check-up and clean is $95, and most plans cover it twice a year.
