Your Cleanings
The ADA recommends two professional cleanings a year. These cleanings help you to further prevent serious oral health issues by removing buildup from all surfaces of your teeth, including those areas that you might miss during your regular brushing and flossing sessions at home. Your cleaning begins with a thorough scraping of your teeth. We work to remove all buildup, including plaque, tartar, bacteria and other debris. While plaque and bacteria can be removed by brushing, you may miss certain areas of your mouth. If plaque is left on the teeth too long, it can harden into tartar, which cannot be removed with a toothbrush. We make sure to clean every surface of your teeth, including between them as well as just below the gumline.
After your teeth have been scraped clean, we then move on to polishing your teeth. This involves the use of an electronic handpiece equipped with a rotating head and a dental polish. This polish contains abrasives that work to scrub your teeth clean, leaving them shiny, fresh, and whiter. Finally, your cleaning ends with flossing. Even if you have already flossed, another session cannot hurt. Aside from removing any buildup from between your teeth that you may have missed at home, our flossing also helps to eliminate any debris or polish that may have accumulated during your cleaning. If necessary, we can finish your cleaning with a fluoride treatment.
Your Exams
Your exam ends with a discussion of your oral care habits as well as your lifestyle habits. During this discussion, you can ask any questions that you might have, and we can provide you with tips on how to optimize your oral health at home.
While it may not seem like much, twice-yearly cleanings and exams are an integral part of keeping your mouth happy and healthy. If it is time for your cleaning and exam then schedule an appointment or call Kelly Smile Dentistry Victorville today at 760-242-2338.