Dental Cleanings
Why should you get a Dental Cleaning?
Professional dental cleanings in Lincolm CA twice a year are essential for good
oral health. Timely cleanings help in preventing a myriad of
issues. The benefits of professional dental cleanings are:
- Studies have confirmed that patients consistent with dental cleanings have healthier bone structure and gums.
- Routine dental cleanings help in early diagnosis of serious dental diseases. Poor oral hygiene can also lead to cardiovascular diseases.
- Poor oral hygiene also leads to various smile impairments, which can be a huge blow to your self-esteem. Dental cleanings help in restoring your lost confidence.
- Prevent cavities by the timely removal of plaque.
- Help prevent tooth loss by treating gum disease.
- Brighten your smile by removing coffee and tobacco stains.
What are the Different Types of Dental Cleanings?
During your first comprehensive examination, we evaluate the
conditions of all the structures that help support your teeth,
also known as periodontium: your gums,
bone, and ligaments that connect everything together. A thorough
evaluation of your medical history will also contribute to
diagnosing the proper type of cleaning we will recommend to
maintain or improve your periodontal health.
Prophylaxis Cleaning
This type of cleaning is recommended for patients who have healthy
gums, free of chronic inflammation and disease. Prophylaxis
involves the removal of plaque and tartar found above the gum
line, and is intended to prevent the onset of gum disease. Our
hygienist uses tools to scale off the plaque and tartar from your
teeth leaving them smooth and easy to clean at home. The
prophylaxis cleaning is completed with floss, polish, and
rinse.
Periodontitis Cleaning
Also known as “scaling and root planing (SRP), this deep
cleaning is recommended for patients who have accumulated plaque
and tartar below the gum line. Harmful bacteria thrive in plaque
and tartar,
especially when hiding out in deep pockets below the gum line.
Our hygienists use tools to detect pocketing around the gums and
remove bacteria from around the roots of your teeth using
ultrasonic instruments and scaling tools. A dental laser can
also be used
to further eliminate diseased gum tissue and prevent the disease
process from spreading.
Gross Debridement
If you have not had any kind of dental cleaning in years,
we may recommend to have a pre-cleaning procedure performed
prior to being properly diagnosed, also known as gross
debridement. This involves mass
removal of chunks of tartar and plaque that are crowding the
teeth and gums. This cleaning procedure provides the access and
visibility needed to properly diagnose the condition of your
gums.
