A dental cleaning every six months is helpful for kids, adults, and everyone quite frankly! We recommend one to help control plaque and tartar buildup, which lowers the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about the cleaning process and why you should see us for one every six months.
The Impact of Plaque and Tartar Buildup
Over time, harmful oral bacteria can break down and consume the particles of sugar and starch left behind by the foods and drinks we consume. As this process occurs, this leaves behind plaque and tartar buildup, which coats the teeth and weakens outer enamel to cause cavities. The same buildup also irritates and inflames the gums, leaving you vulnerable to gingivitis and even the onset of periodontal disease, causing discomfort and a higher risk of tooth loss. The same layers are also connected to bad breath and teeth stains. But we can remove them completely every six months with a cleaning!
The Dental Cleaning Process
When you arrive for your routine six-month checkup visit, we will also use an ultrasonic scaling device, which emits gentle vibrations to remove all plaque and tartar from the surfaces of the teeth. We then use a manual pick to remove any stubborn portions that could be stuck along the gum line. The process only takes a few minutes, and we then polish the teeth to not only brighten them but to also make it less likely for severe buildup to occur before you see us again in six months. You can also help limit buildup with daily brushing and flossing in between visits!
What About a Scaling and Root Planing?
If you have sore, red, and bleeding gums, this could mean gingivitis or even the early stages of gum disease. With a deep cleaning, we conduct a scaling and root planing to remove harmful buildup from both the teeth and roots, and from beneath the gums too. This is more involved and could take more than one visit, but helps preserve gum health and protect the smile from periodontitis, the stage linked to adult tooth loss. If you have any questions about how cleaning your smile can protect your oral health, then contact our team today to schedule your next visit.
Riverside Dental Group Offers Preventive Dentistry
Our team wants to help safeguard the smiles of the whole family. To learn more about general 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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