Hygiene Instructions
At-home guidance from the hygiene team that cleans your teeth.
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The Care That Happens Between Visits
The hygienists at Dentistry at East Piedmont built these short walk-throughs because the work you do between visits is the work that keeps you out of bigger ones. Each guide is a couple of minutes of video, plus the key points written out so you can scan instead of re-watch.
Have a question that isn't covered here? Bring it to your next cleaning. We'd rather walk through it in the chair than have you wonder.
Care Guides
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At-Home Care After Periodontal Therapy
A step-by-step home routine for the days and weeks after periodontal therapy. Brushing, Waterpik, chlorhexidine rinse, maintenance rinse, Piksters, and your antibiotic if prescribed. Designed to give your gums the best chance to heal.
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How to Brush Your Teeth Properly
Maria and Candis, our registered dental hygienists, walk through the brushing technique we recommend at every cleaning. Two minutes, gentle pressure, and the right angle make the difference.
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How to Care for Your Night Guard
A quick walk-through of how to clean your night guard, when to wear it, what to avoid, and what to do if it cracks or gets lost.
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How to Floss Your Teeth Properly
Maria and Candis demonstrate the flossing technique that actually reaches below the gum line, where brushing can't get. The motion matters more than the floss.
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How to Take Care of Your Temporaries
Dr. Patel walks through what to do (and what to avoid) between your prep appointment and the day your final crowns or veneers go on. Temporaries are sturdy, but they're not the real thing yet.
Read the guide
More from the Hygiene Team
Cleanings and treatment-specific guidance live with their service pages.
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Dental Cleanings
The cleaning visit itself, what we screen for, and how often we recommend you come in.
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Guided Biofilm Therapy
The advanced biofilm-first cleaning protocol we offer alongside traditional cleanings.
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Invisalign Aligner Care
How to clean and care for your clear aligners during treatment.
Visit the aligner care page -
Periodontal Treatment
What we do when standard cleanings aren't enough to control gum disease.
Visit the periodontal page
Ready for Your Next Cleaning?
Book your six-month appointment and we'll walk through anything you want a refresher on while you're in the chair.