Over time, plaque and tartar can appear on the surface of your teeth and along the gum line. Without treatment, these harmful layers could lead to issues like tooth decay and gum disease. But we can help safeguard your smile! In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about dental cleanings.
The Impact of Plaque and Tartar
When we consume foods and drink beverages with a high amount of sugar, this can leave behind particles trapped on or between the teeth, or along the gum line. When harmful oral bacteria consume these trapped particles, this coats the teeth in a bacterial byproduct known as plaque. This sticky layer coats your teeth and eventually hardens into tartar. The buildup could lead to stained teeth, bad breath, and even issues like tooth decay and periodontal disease. But we can help safeguard your smile by removing these layers every few months, which protects your smile from major oral health complications.
The Dental Cleaning Process
With the dental cleaning, our team will gently and thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from the surfaces of the teeth. The process involves the use of an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool. The procedure takes only a few minutes, and we complete it by polishing your teeth to brighten them and also make it more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate in between your six months cleaning visits. Remember, the issues that threaten your smile like tooth decay and gum disease, don’t form overnight, so checking in with us every few months and having harmful buildup removed can protect your teeth and gums!
Protecting Smiles From Home
You can also help protect your smile in between these office visits. At home, try to limit how much sugar is in your diet. Be sure you start and end your day by brushing for two minutes with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste. You also need to floss every evening too. These actions help limit the severity of buildup until we can remove it completely with a cleaning. If you have any questions, or if you want to schedule a visit, then contact our team today to learn more.
Riverside Dental Group Provides Better Oral Health
We want to help you and your family enjoy better oral health, starting with a six-month visit. To find out more about removing harmful buildup, call:
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001.
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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