Dental Hygiene and Teeth Cleaning in Calgary, NE
Teeth cleaning is to remove plaque(bacterial film) and tartar(mineralized plaque) from the teeth. Excessive plaque and tartar deposits can lead to gum inflammation/disease , if left untreated. We provide our patient comprehensive dental hygiene therapy including disease education, scaling, root planning (if required) , polishing, fluoride application and oral health care instructions. If you have problem with sensitivity during hygiene appointment, we may recommend local freezing or topical gel to make your visit as comfortable as possible. Visiting the dentist regularly for professional oral hygiene services is extremely essential and beneficial to maintain healthy teeth and gums and prevent bad breath.
Generally, dentist suggests professional cleaning twice a year and more frequently for high risk patients. It should be noted that gum disease cannot be completely reversed, but regular teeth cleanings are the best way to effectively halt the progression.
What are the symptoms of gum disease?
- Red, puffy, swollen gums
- Gum bleeding
- Gum recession
- Teeth shifting
Steps of a routine dental cleaning includes
- A complete periodontal/gingival health assessment
- Checking for any gum recession
- Checking for gum disease
- An intra- oral exam to check the gums, tongue, lips, mucosa and teeth
- Digital X-rays, if needed
- Removing any surface stains from the teeth by polishing them
- Flouride treatment (if required) to help prevent tooth decay by making the enamel more resistant to the action of acids
- Digital x-rays (when needed)
- Education
