Teeth Cleaning

Dentists always encourage you to come in regularly for a professional teeth cleaning. After all, it’s the best way to ensure you have great dental hygiene. If you live in Plantation, FL and are looking for a dentist, we invite you to schedule your next teeth cleaning at Midtown Dental Studio.

What Happens During a Teeth Cleaning?

Brushing and flossing your teeth daily keeps them healthy, but professional cleanings can prevent plaque and tartar buildup. Before a teeth cleaning session, your dental hygienist will take a physical examination of your entire mouth to check for things like gingivitis and other concerns.

Next, they will remove any plaque and tartar around the gumline with a scraping tool. (Pro Tip: If this is your least favorite part of the teeth cleaning process, make sure to floss every day!)

Once the tartar is removed, your dental hygienist will use a high-powered electric brush to deep clean your teeth. The toothpaste used has a gritty texture to scrub the teeth.

Next, your dental hygienist will floss your teeth and rinse your mouth. Afterward, you’ll get a fluoride treatment.

Why Professional Teeth Cleanings are Important

Besides having cleaner teeth, you can take advantage of many other perks by having regular professional dental cleanings. These benefits include:

• No plaque, tartar, or stains
• Healthy smile
• Advice on proper brushing and flossing
• Fresh breath

How Often Should You Get a Professional Teeth Cleaning?

You should be scheduling a professional teeth cleaning with your dentist twice a year. This is recommended because plaque naturally starts to build up once your teeth are clean. It’s soft when it first builds up and brushing twice a day can remove some of it. However, if it’s left to build up, it hardens into tartar, which you can’t brush off. Over time, tartar can lead to gum disease if it’s left to grow.