Our team wants to help prevent the complications caused by serious plaque and tartar buildup, including tooth decay and periodontal disease. With a dental cleaning, we can help preserve your smile. In today’s blog, your team at Celina Family Dentistry talks about protecting smiles with a dental cleaning.
The Dangers of Plaque and Tartar Buildup
First, let’s talk about plaque and tartar. Over time, harmful oral bacteria within your smile will break down and consume the bits of sugar and starch left behind by the foods and drinks we consume. As this happens, a bacterial byproduct is created, which coats the teeth. This sticky layer is known as plaque, and while brushing and flossing can limit severity, this cannot remove these layers completely, and they harden with time into tartar.
The buildup can make stains more visible and is linked to bad breath. Over time, plaque and tartar can weaken and erode outer enamel to make cavities and even dental infection possible. The same layers also irritate and inflame the gums to cause gingivitis and even periodontal disease, which can mean discomfort and even threaten to smile stability.
The Dental Cleaning Process
To clear away these layers completely and protect the health of your teeth and gums, we can offer a dental cleaning. This is essential for kids and adults alike, and we want to offer one every six months. With the procedure, we will use an ultrasonic scaling device, which emits gentle vibrations to knock loose and remove layers of plaque and tartar. We then follow this with a manual pick for any stubborn portions of tartar that remain. The last step is to polish the teeth to make a smooth surface that is difficult for plaque and tartar to cling to, and also offers a brighter smile. The entire procedure only takes a few minutes, and helps strengthen your smile for months to come!
Help for Periodontal Disease
If you already have symptoms of gingivitis and periodontal disease, such as sore, red, and bleeding gums, then we can help with a deep cleaning. Also known as a scaling and root planing, this removes buildup with the same tools, but we also clear away layers from the exposed roots and from under the gums. Since this is more involved, we will numb your smile and for some, this could take more than one visit. We then follow it with traditional cleanings every three to four months. If you have any questions about our preventive treatments, then contact our team today to learn more!
Celina Family Dentistry Offers a Cleaner Smile
Our team wants to help protect your smile and prevent the risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease. To find out more about our office or to schedule a time to talk, call Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX at (214) 851-0130 today.
