Hygiene & Prevention

Regular professional dental cleanings and checkups are the foundation of good dental health. Our Halifax dentists provide the preventive dental hygiene treatment and guidance you need to keep your smile healthy.

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Routine Exams & Cleanings

Regular dental examinations allow us to identify and treat any developing issues before they become serious. Exams may include dental x-rays and other diagnostic procedures as needed.

Professional dental cleanings are important because they can remove tartar and plaque build-up that regular brushing and flossing cannot. Your dental hygienist will remove tartar and plaque build-up from your teeth, and then floss and polish them.

Fluoride

Fluoride treatment can help strengthen enamel and prevent cavities in both children and adults.

Oral Cancer Screening

Your dental checkup may include an oral cancer screening, during which your dentist will closely examine the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues and gums for any signs of oral cancer.

Digital & Panoramic X-Rays

Digital x-rays use sensors instead of the traditional photographic x-ray film to produce extremely detailed images of the teeth, bones, and other oral structures. Panoramic digital x-rays create a single, flat representation of the entire mouth.

As a diagnostic tool and clinical adjunct, x-rays help your dentist identify diseases and abnormalities that are not visible to the naked eye.

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Preventive Care at Home

Between appointments professional cleanings, you should brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss once a day, ideally before going to bed. 

Your dentist or hygienist can give you tips on how to take good care of your teeth at home.

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Now Accepting New Patients

Our dentists are always happy to welcome new patients to our Halifax dental office. Contact us to get started today!

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Location

Scotia Dental
5251 Duke St #602 Halifax NS B3J 3S1 CA

Phone Number

(902) 444-8550

Hours of Operation

  • Monday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Tuesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Wednesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Friday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed

(902) 444-8550