You may be dedicated to an oral hygiene routine that typically involves brushing and flossing. It helps remove the bacteria and plaque that are the main culprits for tooth decay and gum disease. But this may not be sufficient. Dental cleanings are more advanced procedures that can help beyond regular brushing and flossing.
Plainville family dental care comprises skilled dental professionals who specialize in dental cleanings. These are advanced treatments that help prevent the onset or progression of dental problems.
What is dental cleaning?
A dental cleaning is a preventive procedure and is part of an annual or half-yearly dental checkup. You may feel that your teeth are clean, but it is really necessary for a dental professional to perform a thorough examination to be sure, as the beginning stage of gum disease is often hard to detect.
It involves cleaning your teeth with special ultrasonic instruments to help eliminate disease-causing bacteria and plaque accumulation in an attempt to prevent further damage.
Why are dental cleanings necessary?
Dental cleanings are deemed necessary for the following reasons:
- To ensure that your teeth and gums are clean and healthy
- To remove plaque and calculus buildup that leads to dental problems
- To eliminate halitosis (bad breath)
- To remove stains from the tooth surface
- To prevent the occurrence of tooth cavities
- To prevent gum disease, which is the leading cause of tooth loss
- To detect early signs of oral cancer during routine cleanings
- To detect fractured and broken fillings early so that they can be treated before it leads to extensive damage
How is dental cleaning performed?
You may require a professional dental cleaning every 6 months by a trained dental hygienist. The procedure is as follows:
- Your dentist will evaluate your oral cavity to assess your health and condition.
- Using ultrasonic instruments, your dentist will clean the teeth, including the buccal/labial and palatal/lingual surfaces.
- Extensive calculus deposition may involve subgingival scaling (thorough cleaning below the gum line) and root planing (removing chunks of calculus from the root surface).
- Finally, the teeth surfaces will be polished using a special cup and paste in a circular motion.
Wrapping up
Professional dental cleanings can keep your health on the right track by finding out the diseases at an early stage. It helps prevent the onset or progression of dental problems, thereby improving your overall dental health.
