When it comes to keeping your smile healthy, functional, and pain-free, good oral hygiene is crucial. Whether you’ve had a simple filling, a crown, a dental implant, or a complex All-on-X implant treatment, one thing is clear: without regular hygiene and maintenance, your dental work won’t last as long as it should.
At CDIC, we believe that prevention is better than cure. Too often, patients invest time, money, and effort into complex dental treatments, only to see them fail prematurely. A major reason for this is neglecting the importance of home dental care and regular professional maintenance. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Hygiene: The Keystone to Long-Term Dental Health
Even the most advanced dental treatments can’t outlast poor hygiene. Without proper care, bacterial biofilm, plaque, and food debris accumulate around your teeth and gums, leading to gum inflammation and tooth decay. It’s not just about keeping your teeth clean—it’s about protecting the structures that support them.
This is why dental hygiene isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Daily brushing and flossing are important, but professional hygiene visits are critical to removing biofilm, tartar, and bacteria from areas that are hard to reach with a toothbrush or floss. If left untreated, plaque buildup can lead to gum disease, bone loss, and complications for both natural teeth and dental restorations like implants.
At CDIC, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art hygiene technology, including AirFlow® biofilm removal, which offers a gentle yet highly effective method for cleaning and biofilm removal. This cutting-edge technology ensures that every corner of your mouth receives the care it needs, whether you have natural teeth or restorations.
Hear our hygienist Tanja explain how to use an electric toothbrush correctly for your oral hygiene.
Active Maintenance: Stay Ahead of Problems
Active maintenance is more than just regular cleaning—it’s about monitoring, early detection, and prevention. During your check-up, our team can spot early signs of potential problems, such as tiny cracks in teeth, inflammation around implants, or early decay between teeth. With the help of routine bitewing radiographs, we can catch problems before they escalate.
Early detection means simpler, quicker, and less expensive treatments. For example, catching a small cavity early means you may only need a small filling, but if left untreated, it could turn into an infection requiring a root canal. Being proactive with your dental care is much easier and more cost-effective than waiting until problems worsen.
Regular check-ups also support your overall health. Dentists are often the first to spot signs of systemic issues, including oral cancer, diabetes, and certain infections. In this way, regular visits can be not only tooth-saving but also life-saving.
The CDIC Difference: Exceptional Dental Maintenance
At CDIC, our hygiene department is at the heart of what we do. We don’t just rush through a quick checkup and hand you a toothbrush—we provide personalized, professional care to support your long-term dental health.
We stay on top of the latest advancements in dental hygiene techniques and protocols to ensure that you receive the highest standard of care at every visit. Whether you’ve had major dental work or just want to preserve your natural teeth, don’t skip your hygiene appointments.
Because at CDIC, “your smile says it all.”
