Our Services
Happy Smiles Dental Hygiene offers a complementary periodontal assessment and oral cancer screening to all new and returning patients on every visit.
Teeth Cleaning and Scaling
Scaling is the removal of tartar deposits from above and below the gum. Power and hand scaling are available. The use of an anesthetic gel can be administered between the tooth and gum for comfort giving 20 minutes of working time.
Scaling is billed in units of time, each of 15 mins. The amount of scaling is determined by individual needs.
Tooth gems are complementary ONLY with cleaning appointments. Gems are only placed on healthy teeth for patients who have regular cleanings.
X-Rays
Digital X- rays can be taken to diagnose for dental hygiene purposes only and are an important part of assessing your bone levels, periodontal disease and tartar deposits.
Suspicious areas of concern can be noted and your x-rays can be emailed to your dentist to prevent retakes.
Intra- Oral Camera
Pictures can be taken to show you any areas of concern in your mouth and show on the computer screen
Stain removal using airflow
This involves polishing the teeth with a machine called an airflow . This is very gentle and pain free using a mixture of warm water and a fine powder for a full mouth clean , removes all biofilm and stains. Some stains are within the enamel, whitening can often remove these stains.
Sealants
Sealants can be placed on either adults or children who have deep pits in their teeth as a preventative measure. A coating is placed in the pits of the teeth and set with a curing light. This leaves a smooth surface preventing bacteria from entering and makes cleaning easier. This treatment is totally pain free.
Teeth Whitening Trays
Custom made trays can be made to fit your mouth at the cost of $250. This involves impressions being taken of your teeth and a trays made to fit over your teeth. Whitening syringes are then used at home over 10-14 days for 45 minutes at a time. An assessment is required prior to any whitening treatment. A cleaning is also recommended at least 3 months prior to remove surface stains.
This method can last up to 2 years depending on the individual and lifestyle.
A top up is recommended every 6 months for maintenance with just 1 or 2 syringes needed. Free syringe give if you commit to 6 month cleanings.
Teeth whitening should only be performed by a qualified dental professional.
Mobile Services
Limited mobile services can be provided to long term care homes. This cannot be booked online.
Some home visits can be provided at my discretion depending on location and accessibility. Price varies.
Insurance claims have to be paid and a claim form and receipt will be given.
For Nervous Patients, we offer a calm and peaceful office plus some added comfort options for you …
Cetecaine anesthetic application
An anesthetic gel can be applied between the tooth and gum for added comfort during scaling. This gives 30 minutes of working time and you will leave the office without feeling any numbness. This is pain free and applied with a blunt applicator.
Local Anesthetic
Local Anesthetic can be administered if needed if your teeth and gums are very sensitive. A signed document is needed prior from a dentist or medical doctor.