Cleanings and Dental Hygiene
Healthy gums are a very important part of maintaining good overall health. Recent studies have shown that poor oral health care (periodontal disease) is linked to numerous systemic diseases including heart disease, diabetes and several types of cancer. The cause of these systemic health concerns is due to oral bacteria entering the blood stream through periodontal pockets in your gums. By maintaining healthy gums, you can decrease the risk for many systemic diseases, and keep your teeth longer too!
Following a comprehensive periodontal examination by our team, an individualized plan will be presented for cleaning your teeth. Additionally, each patient will be placed on a personalized re-care plan. Many patients need to be seen for cleanings twice a year. But for some, up to four times a year may be necessary.
Most patients will have a routine prophylaxis or cleaning performed by the hygienist. However, some individuals will require a more extensive or deep cleaning. This procedure is called scaling and root planing, and it may involve one, two or more visits. After someone completes scaling and root planing, short term re-care visits may be recommended until the gum health is improved.
Following a comprehensive periodontal examination by our team, an individualized plan will be presented for cleaning your teeth. Additionally, each patient will be placed on a personalized re-care plan. Many patients need to be seen for cleanings twice a year. But for some, up to four times a year may be necessary.
Most patients will have a routine prophylaxis or cleaning performed by the hygienist. However, some individuals will require a more extensive or deep cleaning. This procedure is called scaling and root planing, and it may involve one, two or more visits. After someone completes scaling and root planing, short term re-care visits may be recommended until the gum health is improved.