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Yes, brushing and flossing your teeth at home is essential. But to ensure that your teeth are healthy and thoroughly cleaned, it’s also important to schedule regular check-ups with your dentist and routine teeth cleanings with your hygienist. But why is this really necessary?
The Purpose of Dental Cleanings
Having your teeth cleaned isn’t just for maintaining a bright smile, but dental cleanings can have a significant impact on your overall health. Inadequate oral hygiene has been linked to serious illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, cancers, strokes, bone loss, and many other problems.
Some of the benefits having your teeth professionally cleaned twice a year include:
- Whiter, brighter smile because the hygienist can remove most of the stains on your teeth.
- Prevents gum disease, which contributes to early tooth loss.
- Oral cancer can be detected at an early stage during routine cleaning.
- Teeth cleaning can prevent gum disease, which has been linked to heart attacks and strokes.
- Early signs of problems can be detected, such as broken fillings or tooth fractures.
During a dental cleaning, it allows the dentist or hygienist to compare your health to previous visits. If something needs to be addressed, immediate intervention can put you back on track. Another advantage of teeth cleanings is that they help prevent and resolve bad breath issues.
What Happens During a Dental Cleaning?
To begin your dental cleaning, a hygienist or dentist will perform a physical examination of your mouth. During your cleaning, they will look for cavities and issues such as inflammation of the gum.
During a teeth cleaning, your hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar from your teeth. Plaque is a sticky bacteria that covers the surface of your teeth after you eat. It wears down tooth enamel causing decay and other possible complications. If it is not removed quickly, plaque can harden and become tartar and eventually lead to gum disease.
Once your teeth are thoroughly cleaned, your hygienist will polish your teeth. They will be brushed with a textured and flavored toothpaste. Finally, the last step is thorough flossing.
Schedule Your Teeth Cleaning
It’s never too late to have your teeth cleaned. Even if it’s been years, schedule your appointment today. At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle dental care that you deserve from sedation dentists in St. Louis. We work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere.
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