At Springhill Dental, our dentist in NW Calgary is committed to your long term oral health.
Our preventative care team will work with you to create a customised oral hygiene solution to ensure your teeth and gums are kept in optimal condition. Preventative care is very important to your oral health. Neglect to teeth and gums can lead to tooth mobility, tooth decay (caries), halitosis(bad breath), gingivitis and periodontitis.
Apart from the implications to your oral health, periodontitis is also linked to systemic disease including;
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Respiratory Disease
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disorders
Preventative care is a key ingredient to a long healthy lifestyle.
At Springhill Dental, as a part of your preventative care regime, our NW Calgary dentist:
- Recommends regular professional check-ups and hygiene care appointments with a dentist near you to monitor your overall oral health
- Treat periodondal (gum disease) using deep ultrasonic scaling and root planning
- Offer anesthetic and topical creams for patients with sensitive gums and teeth
- Review various home preventative care products including sonicare/electric brushes, floss, toothpastes, water
- picks and medicated toothpastes
- Recommend Diets low in acids and sugars
- Appropriate water intake
Schedule an appointment with our dentist in Calgary today! Our practice welcomes patients from the surrounding areas of Scenic Acres, Ranchlands, Northwest Calgary, Silver Springs, and Bowness.
Visit us for various oral care services, including dentures, sedation dentistry, emergency dentistry, children’s dentist in Calgary, TMJ, crowns, white fillings, root canal therapy, TMJ treatment, implants, veneers, Invisalign, fillings, teeth whitening, etc.
FAQs
Prevention and hygiene care at Springhill Dental focuses on maintaining your oral health and decreasing the risk of dental concerns. Services typically include routine dental examinations, professional teeth cleanings, gum health assessments, and personalized oral hygiene guidance to support healthy teeth and gums.
For most patients, dental hygiene visits are recommended about every six months. Regular appointments let us monitor your oral health, remove plaque and tartar collection, and address concerns early before they become more complex.
Routine dental check-ups help identify early signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral well-being issues that may not cause noticeable symptoms at first. These visits also include professional cleanings that remove buildup that daily brushing and flossing cannot fully eliminate.
During your hygiene visit, our dental team will gently eliminate plaque and tartar, polish your teeth, and may apply fluoride if appropriate. We’ll also review brushing and flossing techniques and offer practical advice tailored to your individual oral health needs.
Yes. Professional cleanings and gum health assessments can help reduce bacteria and buildup that commonly contribute to persistent bad breath. Your dental team can also help identify oral hygiene habits or other factors that may be affecting your breath.
Some patients may benefit from additional gum-focused care. Depending on your oral health, this may include more frequent cleanings, advanced scaling techniques, or personalized home care recommendations. Any care is recommended only after a thorough dental assessment.
Yes. As part of your preventive care plan, we may recommend products such as electric toothbrushes, fluoride toothpaste, floss, or water flossers. These suggestions are based on your individual needs and are intended to support good oral hygiene between visits.
