Regular Cleanings

During a routine dental cleaning, special tools will be used by your dental hygienist to remove plaque and tartar deposits from the surfaces of your teeth above your gums. These cleanings are done during your every biannual dental checkup and are important for preventing gum disease and treating very mild forms of called gingivitis.

During your routine cleanings, your dentist will also advise you on those areas of your mouth where your brushing and flossing routines need to be improved. You will also get suggestions to ensure that you’re performing brushing and flossing correctly, so you get rid of plaque and tartar during your home routine as much as possible.

Routine dental cleaning also helps keep bad breath at bay. When combined with a regular checkup, these processes allow the dentist a chance to examine your teeth and perform an oral cancer screening.

Thus, routine cleaning eliminates the accumulation of bacteria and tarter that are present in between the teeth and gums. With proper routine dental cleanings, brushing, and flossing, bacteria are kept to a minimum to keep the gums healthy.