{"id":13683,"date":"2019-10-04T13:16:57","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T13:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/?p=13683"},"modified":"2026-01-08T19:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:39:07","slug":"what-is-national-dental-hygiene-month-all-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/2019\/10\/04\/what-is-national-dental-hygiene-month-all-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month By Honoring Our Team of Dental Professionals!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_152549630__1572873506_56701-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"smiling dental hygienist\" class=\"wp-image-13684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_152549630__1572873506_56701-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_152549630__1572873506_56701-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_152549630__1572873506_56701.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you wondering what National Dental Hygiene\nMonth is all about? For our team at Westgate Dental Care, October is the best\nmonth to honor and recognize all of the hard work our team of dental hygienists\nand professionals accomplishes. From warding off cavities to treating and\nreversing gum disease, our staff helps save our patients thousands of dollars\nin costly dental treatments by providing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/dental-checkups-cleanings.html\">high\nquality preventive care<\/a>. Read on to learn why we celebrate Nation Dental\nHygiene Month and more about our team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s So Important About Dental Hygiene and Preventive Care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no better month than October to learn about the\nimportance of preventive dental care. Every six months, when you visit your\ndentist in Arlington Heights for a checkup and cleaning, they thoroughly examine\nand clean your mouth to tackle the small problems before they become a big\ndeal. They also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Detect oral cancer early by screening your\nsemi-annually. <\/li><li>Control plaque and tartar buildup to prevent\ncavities from developing.<\/li><li>Diagnose and treat gum disease before it\u2019s too\nlate.<\/li><li>Keep bad oral habits in check, like teeth\ngrinding and smoking.<\/li><li>Find hidden problems with digital X-rays.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You only get one set of beautiful pearly whites, and our\nteam at Westgate Dental Care does everything we can to keep them looking\nhealthy and happy for the rest of your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Our Dental Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have eight highly trained and knowledgeable dental\nhygienists that focus on giving you the tools and knowledge you need to\nmaintain a beautifully bright smile. We also have eight dental assistants who\ngo out of their way to allow you to feel comfortable and well cared for. Our\nskilled and passionate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/meet-your-dental-team.html\">team\nof dental professionals<\/a> always greets you with a friendly smile because\nthey\u2019re genuinely glad that you\u2019re in our office getting necessary care. No\nmatter what you need, we\u2019ll be there to help you along every step of the way\nincluding, assisting you with paperwork, answering questions about treatments\nyou need, and even giving you a welcome tour of the office! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Take Care of Your Pearly Whites At Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This National Dental Hygiene Month, take the time to\nreevaluate your at-home routine and make any unnecessary adjustments to make\nsure your oral health is in tip-top shape. Be sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brush twice each day for two minutes using\nfluoride toothpaste.<\/li><li>Floss at least once a day.<\/li><li>Rinse with antibacterial mouthwash.<\/li><li>Visit Westgate Dental Care every six months for\nyour checkup and cleaning. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll feel great about tackling your everyday\nresponsibilities after you get your clean bill of health from our dental\nprofessionals! With the proper at-home and in-office preventive care, you can\nimprove your overall health and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Westgate Dental Care, we offer the knowledge and\nexpertise of five highly trained dentists. Each of our skilled dentists has\nadvanced training and experience, allowing our practice to offer\ncustom-tailored comprehensive care that tackles each patient\u2019s unique problems.\nSince patient comfort is our priority, we also offer in-office amenities and\nservices such as massage chairs, warm towels, noise reducing headphones, and\nsedation dentistry techniques so you can remain relaxed throughout your entire\nvisit. For questions or to schedule a checkup and cleaning, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call\n847-908-3684.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wondering what National Dental Hygiene Month is all about? For our team at Westgate Dental Care, October is the best month to honor and recognize all of the hard work our team of dental hygienists and professionals accomplishes. 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