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Routine Dental Cleaning

A ROUTINE DENTAL CLEANING CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR ORAL HEALTH. GENERALLY, ROUTINE CLEANINGS ARE CONDUCTED TWICE A YEAR BY A DENTAL PROFESSIONAL.

What Happens During A Routine Cleaning?

Remove plaque from the teeth 

Plaque is a sticky substance that forms in the mouth from food, saliva and bacteria. Plaque sticks to teeth and causes tooth decay and gum disease.

Remove calculus (tarter) above the gum line 

Calculus is plaque that has hardened on the tooth surface and is difficult to remove. (Calculus below the gum line indicates gum disease and requires a different procedure to remove it.)

Polish and remove stains from teeth.

Measure the pocket depth of your gums

This is the crevice around a tooth, measured in millimeters.  A healthy depth is between 1-3 mm.

Check lymph nodes.

If the lymph nodes along the lower jaw, behind the ears or on the sides of the neck are swollen, it can be sign of inflammation.

Evaluate cavity risks and signs of decay.

Take X-rays

X-rays are used to show decay between teeth, bone loss associated with gum disease, decay under fillings, infections at the root, and to examine an area before any procedures such as braces, implants, or tooth removal.

OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOU LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST.

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