Tupelo, MS -- Dr. Richard Caron - "Your Dental Health" -- Hygienist

A dental hygienist is a highly trained licensed oral health professional who provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to enhance your oral and overall health. Your hygienist serves several functions in the dental office. She checks for and treats many dental conditions. She also cleans your teeth, using specialized tools and techniques, as well as provide valuable education. As part of the preventative function of her job, she will thoroughly clean all surfaces of your teeth, removing plaque, tartar, and stains from above and below the gum line. She will also take and develop dental x-rays so your dentist can view them and quickly diagnose any problems that may exist. In addition, your hygienist will teach you how to effectively care for your teeth at home as well as explain just how important a healthy diet is for healthy teeth and gums.

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Speaker 1: Your dental health brought to you by Tupelo Smiles, family and cosmetic dentistry.

Richard Caron: A dental hygienist is highly trained, licensed oral health professional who provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to enhance your oral and overall health. Your hygienist serves several functions in the dental office. She checks for and treats many dental conditions. She also cleans your teeth using specialized tools and techniques as well as provide valuable education. As part of the preventive function of her job. She will thoroughly clean all surfaces of your teeth, removing plaque, tartar and stains from above and below the gumline. She will also take and develop dental x-rays so your dentist can view them and quickly diagnose any problems that may exist. In addition, your hygienist will teach you how to effectively care for your teeth at home, as well as explain just how important a healthy diet is for healthy teeth and gums. I am Dr. Richard Caron and this is Your Dental Health.

Speaker 1: For more information on this topic or to make an appointment, call Tupelo Smiles at (662) 840-1535.