When was the last time you sat down for a dental cleaning? Even if you brush and floss daily, you need to have your teeth professionally cleaned to avoid issues like gingivitis and gum disease. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about helping smiles with a regular dental cleaning. We can see you now before the holidays arrive!
The Risks of Plaque and Tartar Buildup
As we eat our foods and consume our beverages, especially if they have a high amount of sugar and starch in them, this will leave behind particles for bacteria to consume. As this happens, levels of oral acidity will rise and the teeth will be coated in a sticky layer of plaque. Over time, the layer hardens into tartar, and cannot be removed with brushing and flossing alone.
This layer is responsible for bad breath, teeth stains, and weakened enamel, which means a higher risk of tooth decay and dental infection. The same buildup could also lead to the onset of gingivitis and gum disease, and with it comes sore gums, bleeding, and a higher risk of adult tooth loss. But we can help your smile with a routine dental cleaning every six months!
Your Routine Visit
When you sit down for a cleaning, we will use an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual pick to gently and thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from your teeth. The process only takes a few minutes, but helps lower the risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease, so you enjoy a full and healthy smile. Remember, a visit now for this can allow you to use your remaining 2025 dental insurance benefits and remaining health savings account funds before they expire at the end of the month. You then leave our office with brighter smiles, fresher breath, and better oral health.
Periodontal Cleanings
If we find the presence of gingivitis or gum disease, then we could offer a more involved procedure known as a periodontal cleaning, in which we remove buildup for the teeth, roots, and under the gum line to help manage the disease and ensure you avoid worsening symptoms and tooth loss.
Riverside Dental Group Offers Preventive Dental Care
With a simple visit for a preventive appointment, you can start 2025 with your best smile! To learn more about our approach to preventive dentistry, then please 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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