Dental Hygiene Procedures
1. Routine Prophylaxis
- A routine prophy is recommended for patients with healthy oral hygiene every 6 months. This procedure involves removing bacteria with specific dental instruments, polishing with fine pumice, and flossing. It helps to maintain oral health, preventing both cavities and bone loss.
2. Scaling and Root Planing
- Scaling and root planing is a procedure that patients with bone loss and/or deep pocketing may need to reduce the pockets and stop the bone loss. It is a procedure generally done on patients with a diagnosis of periodontitis, or inflammation of the bone. Patients who require the procedure are given anesthesia locally for complete comfort throughout.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr Eric Hanson DDS
- McQuaid Jesuit High School
- B.A., St. Lawrence University
- D.D.S., University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
- General Practice Residency, University of Vermont, MCHV
- Continuing Education at L.D. Pankey Institute, Center for Advanced Dental Study, Piper Education and Research Center (TMJ)
- Member, Seventh District Dental Society, Dental Society of the State of New York, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry
- CEREC Certified, since 2002
- Invisalign Certified, since 2002
- Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Resides in Pittsford, Married To Esslie, Children Will and Caroline
- Outside interests include golf and alpine skiing