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Oral Hygiene

Hygiene Value 5 — 5. Excellent Oral Hygiene: No plaque or food on the teeth. Gum tissue is healthy, pink in color. No blunting of interdental papilla.

Hygiene Value 4 — 4. Good Oral Hygiene: No visible signs of plaque on the teeth on clinical examination. Gum tissue is pink in color, but may have specific areas which are slightly red in shade indicating previous plaque accumulation.

Hygiene Value 3 — 3. Fair Oral Hygiene: Food and/or plaque is trapped around some of the brackets, and has accumulated along the gingival third of the crown. Gum tissue is inflamed and red, interproximal blunting is evident. The gum tissue starting to bleed when brushed or flossed.

Hygiene Value 2 — 2. Poor Oral Hygiene: Indicators Food and/or plaque is covering the teeth and brackets, covering up to 2/3 of the tooth surface. Calculus deposits may or may not be present. Gum tissue is inflamed and red, upon contact tissue bleeds easily. Decalcification markings may be evident.

Hygiene Value 1 — 1. Very Poor Oral Hygiene: Indicators Food and/or plaque is surrounding the teeth and brackets, covering most if not all of the bracket and tooth. Calculus deposits are present. Gum tissue is extremely swollen and red throughout the mouth, and bleeds easily. Gum tissue recession is evident. Decalcification is evident.

Hygiene Value 1 — 1. Very Poor Oral Hygiene: This patient did not complete treatment due to poor oral hygiene.

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Our Info

Toll-free: 1-877-229-4733
P: 780-435-3641
E: braces@str8teeth.com
F: 780-436-4354

Our Hours

Monday: 7:30am-4:00pm (Rotational basis)
Tuesday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Thursday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am-3:00pm (Once per month)

Our Location

Old Strathcona
7528 Gateway Blvd
Edmonton, AB T6E 6E8
Canada

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Dear Patients and Parents,

In light of COVID-19, we are currently mandated for suspension of all Non-Emergent clinical activities as per the Alberta Dental Association and College, until further notice.

ALL SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

One of our receptionists will contact you to reschedule your appointment as soon as we are able upon our return.

Please note we will be meticulously triaging and will be opening up extra time slots to accommodate the needs of all our valued patients upon our return.

Thank you for your understanding in these uncertain times. Keep well!

Dr. Tehnia Aziz and Team at Strathcona Orthodontics.