Oral Hygiene
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Your Overall Health is Our #1 Priority
There is an overwhelming amount of research showing the link between oral health and systemic health. Our Kerrville hygiene team is your first line of defense when it comes to the prevention of oral disease. Gum disease and dental caries (cavity) screenings should be part of your regular health routine like eating right and exercising.
Infections in the mouth can cause expensive damage to the teeth and soft tissues; preventive appointments and home care can reduce your risk. Also, infections like gum disease and tooth decay can contribute to or amplify systemic medical issues like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Let Our Gentle & Skilled Team Take Care of You
The hygiene team will walk you through each step of your evaluation to make sure you are informed and comfortable. You will be asked to share any concerns or changes you may have noticed, such as tooth discoloration, bad breath, sensitivity to hot and cold, or bleeding during brushing or flossing. The team will then go over the things that are relevant to you, including:
- Review of health history (medication use, changes in systemic health, etc.)
- Gum disease assessment
- Check of existing restorations
- Home care routine review and education (brushing and flossing)
- Cavity detection
- Address any other concerns you or the doctor may have
Oral Hygiene FAQs
If you want to maintain good oral hygiene, you should:
- Brush your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes each time
- Floss at least once a day and rinse with mouthwash
- Visit the dentist for dental exams and teeth cleaning twice a year
- Follow a well-balanced diet
- Try to limit the number of times you smoke tobacco
Dr. Huff and our team of hygienists will always ensure your smile remains healthy when you visit for your biannual checkups. If we notice a dental problem, we’ll always provide you with the right treatment to restore your health.
Oral hygiene is extremely important, not only for your dental health but for your physical and emotional health as well.
Good oral hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay, gum disease, and can enhance your appearance. It can also make you genuinely happier and stress-free when you feel confident in your smile.
If you leave a dental problem untreated, it can lead to greater health risks such as heart attack, stroke, poorly controlled diabetes, and preterm labor. This is why receiving proper dental care is essential for your overall health.
During your oral hygiene appointments at Precision Dentistry & Implants in Kerrville, we will first examine your entire mouth including teeth, gums, and jaw.
We will also take digital x-rays of your mouth to ensure we’re not missing any underlying oral health issues that we can’t see. However, x-rays aren’t taken at every dental exam, but this may vary for each patient.
Lastly, we will perform a scaling and root planing procedure to remove plaque and built-up tartar from below your gum line. This will eliminate the risk of obtaining gum disease in the future.
Our Technology
Ready to help with all
dental care needs
Dr. Huff only uses the best when it comes to in-office technology at Precision Dentistry & Implants. We value your comfort and your time above all else. New advances in dental technology allow us to treat you with expert precision in a comfortable and timely manner.
The team feels close-knit with great attitudes. Hard to find that. It’s like they have passion for life and living it intentionally and it flows into all that they do. They just get it!
Mathew R.
One of the best dental experience I have ever had. I loved my dentist in Austin, so when I moved, I was very nervous – but no longer. They really make going to the dentist feel like self care, as it should feel
Tayler C.
Dr. Huff and his staff are wonderful. I felt at ease and truly cared for before, during, and after my procedure. My smile looks amazing and I couldn’t be happier with the results!
Kelly H.
One of the best dental experience I have ever had. I loved my dentist in Austin, so when I moved, I was very nervous – but no longer. They really make going to the dentist feel like self care, as it should feel