A New Twist on October's Dental Hygiene Month
The fastest growing trend... Dental Spa's.. offer a new way for patients to make sure they receive the dental hygiene they need.
HOLMES BEACH (PRWEB) August 17, 2005
October is fast approaching and is National Dental Hygiene Month. A Dental Spa offers a new twist on this Dental Awareness Month. The most important aspect of dental hygiene is regular brushing, flossing and visiting a dentist regularly for check ups and cleaning. Dental Economic Magazine and other trade sources say it is easier to encourage people to do so by making their visit enjoyable at a Dental Spa. Island Dental Spa on Anna Maria Island, Tampa Bay area's leading Dental Spa, does just that.
Upon arrival, patients are greeted with a Comfort Menu to choose from a wide variety refreshments and entertainment; including fresh muffins, juices, hot and cold drinks and a listing of music and TV selections. Some patients choose to relax with a glass of wine while waiting.
When entering the exam room, Kelly Joseph, RDH, BS (Registered Dental Hygienist), takes care of the patient's comfort needs first. "I want the patient to be relaxed and be comfortable before we begin their treatment". The more popular comfort items are warm blankets, cool or warm eye masks and paraffin hand wax treatments. During their visit patients can also calm their nerves with video entertainment which includes watching DVD's or digital channels on personal video glasses or a flat screen TV. If the patient responds better to music, they can select their own variety to enjoy with noise-reducing headphones. Kelly's goal is to limit the discomfort of her patients at all times.
Kelly says her best patient advice is to "visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and oral cancer screenings. Routine visits to your dentist, and following recommended oral hygiene instructions at home are the key to maintaining overall dental health. 70% of your hygiene improvement is what you do at home and only 30% is what I can help do each visit." Helping at home is why she gives her patients a rotating toothbrush after their first visit along with fresh chocolate chip cookies on the way out the door to enjoy later.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) which stated in a release earlier this month:
"Cosmetic dentistry not only provides patients with the smile of their dreams through popular procedures like whitening and veneers. Today's cosmetic dental practice also plays a vital role in maintaining a patientÂ’s oral health and detecting early warning signs of potentially serious dental problems."
"According to the National Dental Hygienists Association, close to 30,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer and more than 7,200 will die from it in 2004, making it more common than leukemia and melanoma."
"Yet, 75 percent of those cases are preventable and up to 90 percent are treatable if detected early. This data underscores the importance of visiting an AACD member dentist regularly."
For more information on Island Dental Spa visit http://www. IslandDentalSpa. com (http://www. IslandDentalSpa. com) or statistics provided here visit the AACD at http://www. aacd. org (http://www. aacd. org).
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