Cypress Dental, Inc. - Baton Rouge, LA

3138 McIlhenny Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 • (225) 756-0270

Oral Hygiene

Oral Hygiene Services
1. Diagnostic services of your dental hygiene visit may include:

• Examination of your teeth to
detect decay.
• Necessary cavity detecting X-rays.
• Evaluation and assessment of
your periodontal (gum) tissue.
• Checking your biting, chewing
and swallowing patterns.

• Reviewing and updating your
medical history.
• Recording any changes in your
prescribed medications and
physical condition.
• Treatment planning.
• Evaluating possible cosmetic
enhancements of your smile.

• Oral cancer examination and
screening.
• Blood pressure check.
• Application of fluoride.
• Application of pit and fissure
sealant.
• Removal of surface stains from
the teeth.

• Referral to specialists for specific
treatment.
• Polishing your gold, silver or
composite resin fillings or crowns.
• Cleaning and scaling of teeth to
remove all plaque and
calculus (tartar) .

	*2. Preventive* services of your oral hygiene visit may include:**
	*3. Educational* services of your oral hygiene visit may include:**
	• Tooth brushing and flossing instruction. • Case presentation of prescribed dental treatment.	• Nutrition counseling. • Recommendation of future treatment (orthodontics, periodontal therapy, etc.).

Good Oral Hygiene Begins At Home
Once your dentist or hygienist has completed your oral hygiene appointment, there are a few simple things you can do to continue a regimen of good oral hygiene at home. They include proper flossing and brushing, as well as eating a balanced diet.

About TMD

Are you aware that back, head, neck, and facial pain are not necessarily neurological in origin. They may be caused by compression of nerves and blood vessels in the jaw joints. This compression can precipitate symptoms such as sore muscles, migraine headaches, disturbances in vision, ringing in ears, earaches, ear congestion, and tired jaw muscles. The compression can result in displacement of the articulate discs believed to be the cause of grinding and clenching by some doctors and is named Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). This dysfunction of the jaw joints can cause dizziness, changes in vision, and has similar symptoms of Vertigo and Menieres disease. Many times people who have snoring and breathing problems have dysfunction of the jaw joints.

Self Test for TMD:
You can test yourself for the symptoms of TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) with these simple exercises:

• Putting your finger on the small knob in front of your ear, open and   close your mouth. If your TMJ's are working properly, there should be   no pain, popping or creaking.
Another test:
• Place your little finger in your ear with your fingernail facing back   and your elbow raised and outstretched. Again, open and close your   mouth. If you feel pain, popping or creaking, speak to us today.
  We can help!

Cypress Dental, Inc.
Dr. Kurt LeJeune
3138 McIlhenny Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 756-0270

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