Hygiene & Diet Coaching

Hygiene & Diet Coaching

Good oral health is built between visits, not just during them. Hygiene & Diet Coaching pairs a thorough cleaning with practical guidance on the everyday habits that affect your teeth and gums, so the results of your appointment last longer. Dr. Adam Salm, DMD, reviews your brushing, flossing, and dietary patterns alongside your cleaning to help you understand what is working and what may be contributing to plaque buildup, sensitivity, or early decay.

What Coaching Covers

• Brushing & Flossing Technique — Hands-on feedback so cleaning at home reaches the areas a toothbrush alone often misses.
• Diet & Decay Risk — A look at how frequent snacking, sugar, and acidic drinks contribute to cavities and enamel wear.
• Personalized Adjustments — Simple, realistic changes rather than an overwhelming overhaul of daily routines.

Tools That Support the Conversation

• Intraoral Camera — Shows you exactly where plaque, staining, or wear are forming, right on the exam room screen.
• Caries Detection Laser — Flags decay in its earliest stages so diet or hygiene changes can be made before it spreads.
• Prophy-Jet Polisher — Gently lifts surface stain and plaque as part of a routine cleaning.

Who This Is For

Patients recovering from cavities, noticing gum sensitivity, or simply wanting a clearer picture of their home routine often find this coaching useful alongside regular cleanings and exams.