Dental Cleaning
Bremerton, WA
Dental Cleanings provided by Dr. Hablutzel
in Bremerton, WA at Pacific Ave. Dental
 To keep your teeth gleaming and healthy, it is important to have your teeth professionally cleaned at least twice a year. What does dental cleaning mean apart from brushing and flossing? Our dentist at Pacific Ave. Dental can answer your questions about oral health maintenance and preventive dental care.
What Is Dental Cleaning?
Dental cleaning happens in a routine appointment with the main goal of removing plaque and tartar build up on your teeth and under the gum line. Dental cleaning is similar to the annual physical you take to ensure the overall well-being of your body. The end goal of the dental cleaning process is to reduce the chances of gum disease, cavities, or tooth loss.
Dental Cleaning Procedure
Examination and Possible X-Rays
During the assessment, our dentist will check the level of plaque and tartar on the surfaces of your teeth, as well as anything abnormal that would need treatment or referral to a specialist. Our dentist might also examine the state of your dental restorations and the gums before the cleaning process can start. Regular dental hygiene appointments might culminate into a full-blown dental check-up that could include X-rays to determine if there are any dental issues that are not visible to the naked eye.
Teeth Cleaning
The main part of the dental cleaning procedure is to have the teeth cleaned and polished. Our dentist will scrub the front and the back of each tooth using high-grade professional toothpaste. The toothpaste is applied on an electric toothbrush to remove plaque and tartar that might have formed over teeth surfaces.
Flossing
The next step to expect from a dental cleaning procedure is flossing between each tooth. Our dentist will floss between each tooth to remove built-up food and keep the gums and the teeth healthy. Flossing during a dental cleaning uses traditional floss, which is the kind that everyone should be using each day, even if that is rarely the case.
Fluoride Treatment
After scraping and flossing your teeth, the next step in the dental cleaning procedure is the application of fluoride. It is among the most essential parts of a dental hygiene appointment, especially because fluoride is meant to treat the just-scraped enamel. Fluoride is a chemical that remineralizes the tooth enamel, enhancing its ability to fight off decay and remain strong.
Our dentist will apply fluoride to your teeth using liquid trays, and you will have to close your mouth for about five minutes to let the solution soak into the teeth. After five minutes, our dentist will allow you to rise off the excess fluoride.
Types of Dental Cleanings
A dental cleaning procedure is primarily done for plaque and tartar removal. The following are some of the most common types of dental cleaning.
Prophylaxis or Teeth Cleaning
Oral prophylaxis is a routine, preventative tooth cleaning for people with healthy teeth and gums. Our dentist will ensure that proper suction is in place to protect the lungs from harmful bacteria that will be removed from the mouth during the cleaning. Our dentist will then clean the area above the gum line using scaling and polishing tools designed to remove plaque and calculus.
Gross Debridement
Gross debridement cleaning, also known as gross scale, is the second type of dental cleaning. It is necessary because of the significant buildup of plaque and tartar on the teeth and gums. Gross debridement involves the use of specialized instruments to remove tartar, plaque, and other debris from teeth and gums. Because of the amount of buildup that the dentist needs to remove, gross debridement takes longer than a typical teeth cleaning process.
Scaling and Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is also called deep dental cleaning. This type of dental cleaning reaches deep beneath the gum line to flush out bacteria and hardened tartar around the tooth roots. Deep dental cleaning is not meant for patients in need of routine dental cleaning, and it is reserved for people with moderate periodontitis. The procedure is also quite uncomfortable, and our dentist will use local anesthesia to numb the gums and keep you comfortable.
How Often Should You Get a Dental Cleaning?
We recommend dental cleanings at regular intervals. Many people take this to mean getting a dental cleaning every six months, but that frequency can change based on your dental needs.
Benefits of Dental Cleaning
Even if your daily brushing and flossing are impeccable, there are a few reasons to visit our practice for a dental cleaning. These reasons impact both your oral health and aesthetics.
Cavity Prevention
The whitish film that builds up on your teeth, commonly called plaque, is known to be the leading cause of tooth decay. Plaque is an acidic substance that eats away at the enamel of the tooth if left unattended, leaving your teeth vulnerable to cavities. Plaque also hardens to become tartar over time, which is impossible to remove with just brushing and flossing. For plaque and tartar removal, you need dental cleaning to keep you safe from dental cavities.
Prevent Tooth Loss
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. The buildup of plaque and tartar causes gum disease, which often leaves room for plaque to move further down. Gum disease can destroy the supporting bone in your jaws and cause your teeth to loosen and fall out. Dental cleaning reduces the chances of that happening.
A Brighter Smile
The food we eat and the beverages we drink, such as tea and wine, can stain our teeth. Dental cleaning removes built-up stains, leaving your teeth freshly polished and your smile whiter and brighter.
Fresher Breath
Persistent bad breath might be caused by less-than-stellar tooth cleaning. It can also be due to a buildup of plaque. Dental cleaning can remove debris from around and between the teeth, leaving them fresh and healthy.
Saves Money
Ultimately, regular dental cleaning can reduce any visits to our practice for dental procedures, such as dental fillings, dental crowns, dental implants, and dentures. In under one hour, you can save yourself lots of time and money.
Enhance Your Smile Today With Dental Cleaning
Dental cleaning addresses a myriad of dental issues, from aesthetic concerns to dental problems. Come and meet our team at Pacific Ave. Dental for professional teeth cleaning. You can also contact us at (360) 373-3515 to schedule your dental hygiene appointment today. |
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