There are many benefits for scheduling periodic dental cleanings. The dental team always starts by addressing any immediate concerns you present with. For example, maybe there is pain that has been persistent in one area and not going away, or you are starting to experience cold sensitivity to your teeth. By regularly coming in, the dental team can address these concerns before pain starts.
Minimize Risk of Gingivitis & Cavities
When soft plaque is left on teeth, it can harden into tartar or calculus within one day. These deposits can ultimately influence the health of our teeth, gums, and entire body. Whether it’s 3, 4, or 6 months, coming in at recommended intervals can help address these stubborn bacteria clusters attaching to our teeth. Dental hygienists mechanically remove soft plaque and tartar around the teeth and gum lines in the most comfortable way possible. This ultimately gets the mouth back into a healthier state. The team also addresses ways to improve your home care to prevent diseases like gingivitis or cavities from developing.
Periodontitis Prevention
Often, we find people unaware of the bacteria clusters building just below our gum lines. There is not usually pain associated with these clusters. As you can imagine, if the tarter can form within one day and get attached to the tooth, it doesn’t take long for the bacteria to multiply and create a solid cluster in between the teeth or on the tooth surface. Depending on how long the bacteria deposits are on the teeth and the patient’s genetic predisposition, it can progress into a disease state called periodontitis. Periodontitis is a gum disease that affects the soft tissue and bone that support our teeth. In severe cases, this can result in tooth loss. Clinicians start to see bone loss on x-rays due to the bacteria deposits present. In most cases, patients with periodontitis need a more advanced cleaning that takes more time and money.
Our goal with a periodic dental cleaning is to help patients achieve healthy mouths, and we do our part to inform, educate, and discuss our dental findings. So contact us today to schedule your dental cleaning.
