Your teeth cleaning & check-up visits are as important as every other dental treatment. These visits include many dental services that are a vital part in maintaining long-term oral health.

The Dental Center recommends that healthy teens and adults should have their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every six months. The frequency of professional teeth cleaning depends on the health of your teeth and gums. If you have braces, are a smoker, or have a tendency to get gum infections, you should visit your dentist more often. Ask your Dentist or Dental Hygienist how often you should schedule your cleanings.

What to Expect During Your Teeth Cleaning

During the prophylaxis (cleaning) portion of your routine visit, your Dental Hygienist will remove soft (plaque) and hard (tartar, calculus, or stains) deposits from your teeth that cause cavities.

The primary purpose of having your teeth cleaned is to prevent or delay the progression of periodontal diseases. Your dental hygienist may start with an “air polisher” (an air, water, and flavored baking soda spray) to remove stains and soften deposits and then polish and floss to remove any remaining stains. We use a fluoride solution in our polishing paste for everyone, not only because it strengthens the teeth against decay but also because it has a proven anti-bacterial effect, which helps to prevent periodontal disease. You will be given personalized home care instructions and a final mouthwash.