Teeth Cleaning & Routine Dental Care
Every six months, we recommend our patients visit for a routine teeth cleaning.  Each year, we’ll take x-rays to make sure no cavities have developed between visits.
One of our friendly dental hygienists will conduct the teeth cleaning which can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the condition of your teeth. Tiny metal tools are used to remove plaque deposits on the surface of your teeth and in hard-to-reach places between your teeth.  Throughout the plaque removal procedure, the dental hygienist will use a jet-stream of water to rinse off plaque particles. After plaque is removed, the hygienist applies an anti-cavity, fluoride treatment to a tooth polisher to protect your teeth and buff the tooth appearance.  After your cleaning, a dentist will perform the final inspection and evaluation of your teeth and gums.  If your teeth are cavity prone, the dentist may apply a thin sealant to your tooth surface which fills the crevices of health teeth, protecting them from future decay.
In between teeth cleaning visits, we encourage patients to brush twice a day and floss once daily to keep their mouth free of plaque and bacteria.

