When was the last time you had your teeth professionally cleaned?
Regular teeth cleaning is important for your oral health. Unfortunately,
dental phobia stops many people from seeking teeth cleaning treatments.
Learn what happens on the dental chair so that you are no longer
afraid.
What to expect with teeth cleaning procedures
1. A physical examination by your dental
hygienist
Dental hygienists are special dentists who specialize in teeth
cleaning procedures. Your dental hygienist will start your treatment by
performing a physical examination of your mouth.
During the examination, they check for minor and major problems such
as gum disease.
If they detect major problems, they’ll talk to your dentist to
discuss whether you should begin with other treatments before teeth
cleaning.
2. Removing plaque and tartar
You brush and floss daily but if you don’t do it right plaque and
tartar will build up on your teeth over a period of time. Your dental
hygienist uses a scaler to get rid of the plaque and tartar around your
gum line, as well as in between your teeth.
3. Teeth cleaning using gritty toothpaste
Once plaque and tartar have been removed, your dental hygienist will
brush your teeth using a high-powered electric
brush, which performs deep cleaning. This is an
important step to remove stubborn leftover tartar. They’ll use a special
gritty toothpaste that scrubs your teeth.
4. Expert flossing
Your dental hygienist will perform an expert flossing session that
targets the spaces between your teeth.
5. Rinsing
Next, you will rinse your mouth using a rinse solution that contains
liquid fluoride to get rid of any debris.
6. Applying fluoride treatment
Lastly is a fluoride treatment. This treatment is used as a
protectant for your teeth to help fight against cavities in between
teeth cleaning appointments.
The frequency of teeth cleaning treatments is dependent on several
factors. Talk to a dental hygienist to learn more.
