As dentists, we recommend scheduling dental cleaning appointments every six months or twice a year. That said, some patients may need to visit the dentist every three to four months to maintain their dental health. This is especially true for people predisposed to dental complications or whose teeth stain easily. Contact a dentist near you for exceptional dental care that prioritizes your oral health and overall well-being.
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Routine dental cleaning allows the dentist to get rid of any discoloration from drinking highly-pigmented drinks. The dentist will get rid of plaque and tartar, and brush your teeth with gritty toothpaste to make them sparkle for a beautiful, brighter smile.
Dentists can pick out early signs of dental decay, gum disease, and other dental complications during routine cleaning. That way, they can take appropriate steps to address these complications before they spiral out of control, saving you a bundle in future dental treatments.
The build-up of food particles and debris in hard-to-reach areas of your mouth causes bad breath. This means that brushing and flossing your teeth is sometimes not enough to maintain good breath. Dental cleaning removes the particles in hard-to-reach areas of your mouth to ensure fresh breath throughout.
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The first step of the dental cleaning process is examining the current state of your teeth and gums. Our dental team will check for plaque and tartar in the teeth and gums. They’ll also check for early signs of dental decay and gum disease. They might take X-rays and carry out other tests for a comprehensive view of your dental situation.
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Dr. O’Shea will use a scaler and a dental mirror to remove the plaque and tartar on your teeth’s surface. Plaque is a collective term for clumps of bacteria deposits on the teeth, while tartar is the hardened form of these bacterial clumps. After removing the plaque and tartar, he’ll use gritty toothpaste and a high-powered electric toothbrush to brush your teeth thoroughly.
After brushing your teeth clean, your Rosewell dentist will use dental floss to clean in between the teeth, removing plaque and debris. They’ll then ask you to rinse your mouth with water, before giving you fluoride-based mouthwash to repeat the same. Fluoride helps prevent dental decay and remineralizes eroded parts of the enamel.
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In some cases, Dr. O’Shea may use a small brush to apply a fluoride varnish on your teeth. This varnish forms a protective layer against cavity-causing bacteria, and also remineralizes and strengthens the enamel. Finally, he’ll give you advice on maintaining proper oral hygiene and taking care of your teeth.
Dental cleaning typically involves an oral examination of your teeth and gums to check their health and structural integrity. It also involves scaling, which removes plaque and tartar from the enamel and gum line. Dental cleaning also entails brushing the teeth gently with a gritty toothbrush, dental flossing and ends with a mouthwash rinse. Dentists might recommend fluoride treatment for some patients.
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