What Are Dental Cleanings?

Although you may have a perfect oral hygiene routine at home, you can still benefit from receiving a professional dental cleaning at Savannah Smiles Dental twice each year. Using state-of-the-art tools, a biannual dental cleaning clears away plaque and tartar that has built up and then polishes your teeth for a healthier, brighter smile. After your cleaning, you can get tips on how to better care for your teeth at home. A professional cleaning will also give Dr. Cassandra Montemayor the opportunity to check for any problem areas in your mouth that might need additional treatment. Having a dental cleaning is an important step in maintaining your oral health so we encourage you to make an appointment at our Schertz, TX office.

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What Can I Expect from A Dental Cleaning?

Your dental cleaning will begin by removing the plaque and tartar deposits on your teeth, which are hard to treat at home, no matter how often you brush and floss. Professional devices are used to scale buildup without affecting the enamel. To begin, a device with ultrasonic technology loosens bigger areas of plaque and tartar with a lubricating mist and high-speed vibrations. Next, handheld tools, such as a scaler or curette, will remove the remaining pieces. Each tooth needs to be individually scraped to get rid of all the buildup, and then the enamel will be polished to remove stains. If needed or requested, a fluoride treatment may be done after your cleaning.