Expert Teeth Cleaning for a Healthier Smile
Professional teeth cleaning is an essential part of maintaining good oral health. Our dental hygienist will remove any plaque or tartar that has built up on your teeth and also polish your teeth to leave them feeling clean and smooth. Regular teeth cleanings can help prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath.
What is a Teeth Cleaning?
A professional teeth cleaning at our office is essential to remove plaque and tartar that regular brushing and flossing can’t eliminate. Even with daily brushing and flossing, buildup can occur in hard-to-reach areas of your mouth.
In addition to brushing twice a day and flossing, visiting us for a cleaning at least twice a year allows us to catch and prevent common dental issues, such as cavities and gum disease. Early detection of these problems makes them easier, less costly, and more manageable to treat, helping you maintain better oral health in the long run.
Teeth Cleaning Procedure Overview
The details of your teeth cleaning appointment may vary based on your individual needs, but generally, the process follows these steps:
During your teeth cleaning, the hygienist or dentist will begin by removing tartar and plaque from your teeth using a scaler or dental pick. This tool does what your toothbrush can't: when plaque remains on your teeth for too long, it hardens into tartar, which can only be removed by a professional. A skilled Dentist in Euless, TX, or a hygienist uses a scaler to gently remove this stubborn buildup. For more extensive tartar, we may use an ultrasonic scaler, which uses ultrasonic waves to break up the calculus, making it easier to remove quickly and with less scraping.
Next, we’ll use a special polisher and paste to remove stains and smooth the surfaces of your teeth. The polisher has a small spinning rubber cup that applies a mildly abrasive paste, which is thicker than regular toothpaste, to polish your teeth.
Throughout the cleaning, we’ll rinse your teeth with a gentle stream of water and use suction to remove excess water, saliva, plaque, tartar, and polishing paste. If necessary, we may dry specific areas with a quick puff of air to get a clearer view of any buildup or surface irregularities.
As a final step, we’ll floss your teeth to remove any remaining polishing paste. Once your teeth are thoroughly cleaned, we’ll perform a complete examination of your teeth, gums, tongue, and mouth to ensure your oral health is in top shape.
