Dental Hygienists | Steinbicker Family Dentistry • Mebane, NC

Our Mebane dentists and registered dental hygienists (i.e., RDH) at Steinbicker Family Dentistry give you a healthy smile. Our hygienists take radiographs, perform teeth cleanings and scaling and root planings. Their professionalism, customer service, and bedside manner are second to none.

What else do our dental hygienists do?

• Removed plaque and tarter (i.e., calculus) off of teeth
• Take radiographs (i.e. x-rays)
• Dental hygiene education (i.e., teaching patients about proper teeth and gum care; review how to use an electric toothbrush)
• Assist dentists with complete exams
• Teaching existing and new patients about proper nutrition for good oral health
• Make patient appointments
• Review dental services recommended by our dentists such as cosmetic dentistry, mouth guards, Invisalign, and dental crowns.

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What sort of preventive procedures does our hygienist perform?

Hygienists at Steinbicker Family Dentistry in Mebane provide preventive dental services. Some of these services include the application of fluoride varnish. They also offer child and adult teeth cleanings. Also, an RDH can place sealants.

A sealant is a plastic material that flows into deep grooves, pits, and fissures on teeth. First, dentists etch teeth with a safe acid solution. Second, the RDH rinses the etch off, and our team members place the sealant. Lastly, dentists cure the sealant with an ultra-violet (i.e., UV) light. The light hardens the sealant material.

Sealants ultimately help prevent tooth decay by creating a tooth surface without deep pits and grooves. A tooth with a smooth surface is less likely to get a cavity. Cavities form when food is more likely to stick inside the hole of the tooth.

When should a hygienist clean your teeth?

Dental patients should get their teeth cleaned every six months at the very least. Most insurances cover preventive services 100% including Medicaid. Some patients need to get their teeth cleaned more often such as those in braces or periodontal patients.

Getting teeth cleanings helps prevent tooth decay. Reducing tooth decay preclude the need for root canals and dental implants. To learn more about us, please meet our dental team. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact us or visit our FAQ page. Read patient reviews about our dentists on our testimonials page.

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