Visiting the dentist for professional cleaning is a vital part of your oral hygiene practice. It is recommended that you do it every six months. However, your dentist may recommend that you do it more often depending on your unique dental needs. Typically, during a dental cleaning and examination session, your dentist will check your teeth and gums for signs of tooth decay, oral cancer as well as any other dental problems. This article takes a look at what to expect while visiting the dentist for teeth cleaning.
Dental Scaling
Your dentist or dental hygienist will start your dental cleaning by removing any plaque and tartar that might have accumulated on the surfaces of your teeth, along the gum line. This is done with the help of a small mirror that enables the dentist to have a clear view of some hard-to-see areas of the teeth. He will also use a variety of other dental instruments that include a hand scaler or ultrasonic scaler. An ultrasonic scaler is among the latest dental technology; it uses water to disrupt the bacteria that has built along the surface of the teeth. This technology provides a more thorough cleaning compared to hand scaler.
Professional Teeth Polishing
Once your teeth and gum line is free from calculus and tartar, your dentist will now use a high powered headpiece to polish your teeth. Depending on your unique dental needs, your dentist may use either a fine, medium or coarse grit to do the polishing. Polishing is a good method to keep your teeth clean and free from plaque and tartar, but then you should also do it sparingly. Your dentist will advise you on how often you can undertake the procedure.
Expert Flossing
It is important that you floss your teeth every day at home. However, professional teeth flossing is a great way to clean the hard to reach areas between the teeth. Your dentist can be able to spot and clean some of the trouble areas that might prove difficult for you. Expert flossing is also an excellent way to remove some of the plaque and tartar that might have been left behind during scaling and polishing.
Rinse
After the steps outlined above are done, your dentist will now give you a thorough rinse. The rinse ensures all plaque, calculus and any food debris is completely washed away from your mouth. It will also make your mouth have a sense of freshness.
Fluoride Treatment
The final step of professional teeth cleaning is a fluoride treatment. Fluoride helps in fortifying the teeth against decay and also helps in fighting cavities. Your dentist can use either of the two available fluoride treatment, which are fluoride varnish and fluoride gel.
Conclusion:
Nothing beats the amazing feeling you get from professional teeth cleaning. After the process, your smile will look brighter and more polished than usual. Schedule a dental appointment with us at Carrum Downs Dental Group for a dental cleaning.
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