Teeth Cleaning
Keeping Your Smile Healthy and Bright
Teeth Cleaning
More than Just Cleaning Teeth
Preventative dental cleaning appointments are an essential part of having a healthy smile. But your teeth cleaning is more than just scaling and polishing your teeth. It goes much deeper than that. Professional plaque removal and tartar debridement can complement your overall health as well.
During your “routine dental checkup”, we’ll perform professional scaling and polishing, measure your gum and bone levels, screen for decay in teeth (cavity), and offer recommendations on how to effectively clean your teeth each day. Your modified oral hygiene plan will take into account things like hard-to-reach areas, existing areas of decay, past gum disease, or restorations like veneers and dental implants
EMS Airflow Cleaning System – A Spa-Like Dental Experience!
Frequently Asked Questions
Scaling and polishing is the removal of bacteria and cleaning of healthy teeth when the gum tissues around them are sound. But diseased gums with pocketing and heavy tartar buildup will require a more detailed deep cleaning. Deep cleanings (also called periodontal therapy) are necessary when the gums have detached from your teeth and bone loss is evident
Absolutely. In fact, you might find that it’s best to plan more frequent cleanings while you’re wearing braces. If we notice any areas of demineralization around your orthodontic appliances, a professional fluoride treatment will minimize discoloration and the risk of decay
Most people with healthy teeth and gums should undergo teeth cleaning at least every six months. If you have a history of periodontal (gum) disease, cleanings as frequent as every 3-4 months may be recommended
Our dental hygienists are extremely gentle and pride themselves on putting your comfort first. If you have sensitive teeth or gums, we can offer relaxing nitrous oxide sedation or numbing medication to ease any irritation. Gums that are inflamed or infected tend to be more tender. So, to minimize discomfort, practice good oral hygiene on a daily basis.
Both adults and children can make use of the Airflow treatment. Even though a single airflow session can benefit you in removing plaque and discoloration, dental cleaning is to be done at regular intervals to help maintain good oral hygiene and the brightness of teeth.
If you do not schedule routine dental cleanings, plaque can build up in hard-to-reach corners of the mouth and can turn into hardened tartar also referred to as calculus. This will require professional debridement. Tartar can contribute to cavities, erosion of gum tissue, gum disease, and tooth decay
To prevent stains, you’ll want to brush twice daily, limit food that can cause staining, like dark-colored foods and drinks, avoid smoking, rinse your mouth with water after eating or drinking, and visit your dentist regularly.