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Professional Teeth Cleaning Process and Its Benefits
It feels incredible to walk out of your dentist’s office after having a professional teeth cleaning. Your teeth feel super clean and smooth, and Dr. Allison Brown’s team loves sending patients on their way with a gorgeous, sparkling smile. In addition to beautifying your teeth, teeth cleanings also play an impactful role in helping you maintain optimal oral health and function.
How Often Should I Have My Teeth Cleaned?
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends professional dental cleanings about twice a year, depending on your dentist’s recommendations. Dr. Brown recommends that her patients have a professional cleaning every six months if they have healthy gums and teeth. However, if you’re at risk of any oral health problems, such as tooth decay or periodontal disease, you may need to have a professional cleaning more frequently.
What Are the Advantages of Dental Cleaning?
In addition to having brilliantly clean teeth, there are other benefits to having your teeth professionally cleaned:
- Reduced risk of serious issues with your oral health
- Improved overall health
- Bad breath prevention
- Plaque and tartar removal
- Gum disease prevention
When you visit Dr. Brown’s office for a teeth cleaning, you’ll get much more than good brushing and flossing. The team may take X-rays of your mouth if they suspect any problems may be lurking. This can help them catch underlying issues before they become worse.
What Happens at a Professional Teeth Cleaning Appointment?
The team will use a tool called a scaler to remove plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth. You’ll hear some scraping noises during this step, but you don’t need to worry about pain. Once the scaling is done, the hygienist will polish your teeth with a special paste or pumice to remove the biofilm and bacteria from the surfaces of your teeth. Removing this will help reduce the buildup of plaque on your teeth.
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New Patients: (303) 951-3717 | Existing Patients: (303) 932-0200
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What Should I Do Before Having My Teeth Cleaned?
Before your cleaning appointment, just brush and floss your teeth thoroughly. It can also help to jot down any questions you have for the team.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Teeth Cleanings?
Most dental insurance plans do cover routine checkups and a set number of cleanings. However, check with your provider to be sure because every plan offers different coverage.
What Is a Deep Cleaning?
Root planing and scaling is also called “deep cleaning.” If your dentist recommends deep cleaning, it’s because you have calculus (hardened tartar) on your teeth and bacteria lurking beneath your gum line. Note that a routine professional dental cleaning can’t usually be done if the dentist determines you need root planing and scaling first. For this treatment, the dentist will numb the gums with local anesthesia.
Where Can I Get Professional Teeth Cleaning in Littleton, CO?
Dr. Allison Brown and the skilled team at High Forest Dental in Littleton, Colorado, are here to give you a brilliantly clean smile. Call us today at (303) 951-3717 to schedule your professional teeth cleaning appointment. You can also request an appointment directly from our website.
