Do you remember Guy Smiley, the game show host from Sesame Street? He had a boisterous personality and a long oval-shaped face with an aquiline nose, black eyebrows that matched his hair, and two white eyes with black pupils. What Guy Smiley did not have, however, was teeth!
Yes, that’s correct: Guy Smiley was a four-fingered, toothless puppet who parodied commercial media and helped children discover important things like how to take care of their teeth. Did you learn that lesson back in an earlier period of your life, or do you need a refresher from Guy Smiley and his “Here Is Your Life” guest, Tooth?
The Friendly Dentist Who Took Care of You
On Guy Smiley’s show, a green, blue-nosed man was called on stage to reunite with his old friend Tooth, whom he had helped when he had a cavity. Since then, the dentist has kept Tooth healthy, but how? By introducing Tooth to his friends Toothbrush and Toothpaste, of course, but also through regular dental cleanings that include:
the removal of plaque and tartar build-up that are the primary contributors to gum disease
an oral examination to identify any signs of gum disease, tooth decay, or other dental issues
brushing and polishing of your teeth to remove residual tartar
flossing to remove leftover plaque and polish from between your teeth
a rinse to remove any grit or debris from the previous steps
the application of fluoride through a rinse and/or a gel placed in a mouthpiece or varnish placed directly on the teeth
Nine Benefits of Regular Cleanings
Another memorable character from Sesame Street was the two-toothed count named, The Count because he “loves to count things.” When he appeared on Guy Smiley’s show “Beat the Time,” The Count won “anything he wanted in the world.” He chose 20 more seconds to count, but the dental staff at Westmount Dental Centre in North-West Edmonton would offer him 9 benefits of regular dental cleanings to count instead. These include:
1. gum disease prevention
2. cavity prevention
3. improved overall health
4. fresher breath
5. brighter smile
6. early detection of oral health issues
7. cost-effectiveness
8. oral hygiene education
9. a comfortable relationship with a dentist and team of dental hygienists with whom you feel comfortable, from whom you receive consistency of care, and who you can call in a dental emergency
Get a Dental Cleaning in North-West Edmonton
You can discover these benefits like The Count and Tooth at Westmount Dental Centre in North-West Edmonton. Our dentists and hygienists have all their fingers and teeth, but you won’t see them when they wear their masks. However, their teeth are there, bright and white, just like yours will be after your dental cleaning.
Contact us today to make an appointment. We’re just off Groat Road at 111 Ave. in North-West Edmonton. We’re available seven days a week to provide you with all nine benefits of dental cleaning. We also offer complete family dentistry for every human member of your family.