Your dental hygienist will recommend that you come in for a professional dental cleaning every 3-6 months. The frequency is based on the health of your teeth and gums, certain risk factors, and certain medical conditions. But, what is a professional dental cleaning, and what does it involve?
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Even though many people do not look forward to going to the dentist, having a dental cleaning is something that most patients want. We all love that fresh, clean mouth feeling right after a dental cleaning. Wouldn’t it be great to keep that feeling between dental visits? Follow these tips to keep your smile healthy until your next dental appointment.
A dental cleaning is also called a hygiene cleaning, scaling, or dental hygiene cleaning. The dental cleaning is performed by a dental hygienist, and less often by the dentist. A dental cleaning focuses on removing soft deposits from the surfaces of the teeth. Soft deposits are also referred to as plaque. Plaque that is not removed in the mouth hardens and becomes tartar or calculus. The goal of a cleaning is to remove all soft and hard deposits using a variety of dental tools. A dental cleaning will reduce the risk of developing cavities or dental decay. While certain patients may experience tooth sensitivity after a cleaning, it is not common to have tooth cleaning sensitivity.
A dental hygiene appointment is also known as a hygiene appointment. A dental cleaning or cleaning is the most common term, however. Dental hygiene appointments involve more than just cleaning the teeth. While teeth cleaning is a major part, other aspects are present.
Scaling is the process of removing plaque from your teeth. Despite your daily brushing and flossing routine, there are enough bacteria in your mouth to form beneath the gum line where your toothbrush can’t reach. A regular trip to the dentist, however, can take care of that problem. Scaling keeps your teeth healthier, which prevents tooth loss.
