Your medical history will be reviewed after consent and prior to treatment. It is important to bring your current list of medications to each visit, to avoid contraindications with treatment. Please disclose of any new and existing health concerns.

The purpose of the head and neck exam is to screen for cancer and identify pathological changes.

Patients should educate themselves on performing an oral cancer self exam.

The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is very common and contagious and more than 70% of sexually active people will have HPV.

There are growing concerns about the rising rates of HPV-related mouth and throat cancers.

In Canada, about 25% to 35% of mouth and throat cancers are related to oral HPV infection; and in 2012, the incidence rate of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer was more than 4.5 times higher in males than females.

During your New Patient appointment, Diane will assess the health of your gums and take records that will be updated at your follow up Re-Care appointments. Diane will measure the space beneath your gums (probing), color and consistency and recession to determine if there are any signs of gum disease present as well as charting existing restorations An oral cancer screen is also performed at each appointment.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! It is important that you understand the process of dental disease and prevention. Information specific to your individual needs will be offered, demonstrated and reviewed each appointment

With a combination of ultrasonic and manual debridement (scaling and root planing), the hard and soft build up is removed from your teeth. This reduces inflammation of your tissues and helps the gums to reattach to a clean surface for improved gum health.

Air polishing uses compressed air, powder and water to gently remove biofilm, plaque, stain and early calculus reducing the amount of scaling needed.

No more gritty polishing paste, Erythritol Powder Air Polishing uses an organic sugar alcohol powder that is is flavorless, dissolvable, and less abrasive to the hard and soft tissues.

A topical fluoride varnish is usually applied at the end of the treatment. Fluoride is recommended for children and adults if they have a history of caries, dry mouth, poor oral hygiene habits or impaired dexterity with self care. Fluoride remineralizes the enamel and exposed roots of the teeth protecting them from decay and sensitivity. A small amount of site-specific varnish is used, which is the most effective method of application.

SDF 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride

A topically applied and minimally invasive caries management for active cavitated lesions on teeth and roots. A fast and easy solution to treat cavities in the early stages. Safe for use on children in the prevention of cavities but other treatments such as fluoride varnish or filling may still be required.