{"id":320,"date":"2017-03-28T08:24:17","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T15:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/?p=320"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:23:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:23:02","slug":"important-questions-you-should-ask-your-dental-hygienist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/important-questions-you-should-ask-your-dental-hygienist\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Questions You Should Ask Your Dental Hygienist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you brush regularly but still worry about your teeth? Do you wonder if you floss enough? Improper dental hygiene can lead to more than cavities. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/gum-disease\/how-poor-dental-care-can-affect-your-overall-health\"><b>Poor oral health<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is linked to other health risks, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Here are some important questions to ask your dental hygienist during your next dental appointment:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Prevent Gingivitis, Tooth Decay and Other Illness<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep a mouth healthy, eat a balanced diet and see your dentist regularly. Practice good oral hygiene and brush at least twice a day. Medical conditions (as well as chemotherapy treatment and medications) can impact your dental health. Ask your dentist and hygienist about everything that\u2019s going on with you, health-wise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Frequency of Dental Visits<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the American Dental Association, adults should see a dentist once or twice each year (even if their dental health is excellent). Getting professional cleanings on a regular basis provides constant communication and the opportunity for early detection of a problem. Ask your hygienist if your X-rays are up to date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Home Care<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of us know to brush and floss daily. Your hygienist will also want to discuss:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of tobacco products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your diet includes vegetables and fruits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your consumption of snacks with high sugar content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of fluoride\/dental products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>X-Rays<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental X-rays are taken early in a dentist-patient relationship because they help the dentist study and keep a record of what\u2019s going on deep inside the teeth and gums. By being able to compare previous X-rays with new changes that may have occurred, the dentist can discover potential problems. Most adults are given a full series of X-rays every four years and \u201cbitewing\u201d X-rays annually. If you are not high risk for dental issues, you might be X-rayed as infrequently as every two years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lambtonfamilydental.com\/\"><b>Lambton Family Dental<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Sarnia provides the dental hygiene services you need. Contact us today at (519) 344-5747.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you brush regularly but still worry about your teeth? Do you wonder if you floss enough? 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