What Is Involved In Having My Teeth Professionally Cleaned

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What is Involved in Having My Teeth
Professionally Cleaned?
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Everyone knows that brushing and flossing at
least twice daily is vital for good dental
health. Unfortunately, even the most diligent
brushing and flossing is incapable of keeping
your teeth clean and healthy over time.
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This is why family dentists and cosmetic dentists
alike recommend a professional teeth cleaning at
least once every six months in addition to
regular self-care through brushing and flossing.
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Even when you brush your teeth every morning and
every night, a regular toothbrush is not able to
remove all the plaque that forms on your teeth
during the day and at night while you sleep.
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The plaque you are unable to remove builds up,
and over time it mineralizes, meaning it
hardens. When plaque mineralizes and hardens, it
turns into a substance called tartar.
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In addition to being very unsightly, tartar is
downright impossible to remove with regular
brushing and like plaque, it builds up over time
without professional cleanings.
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A tartar build-up is bad news in many ways.
Tartar will give your teeth a yellow, crusty
appearance rather than the brilliant white that
is a staple of a "million dollar smile."
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Tartar doesn't smell too great, either, and it's
a leading culprit when it comes to halitosis (bad
breath).
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Finally, when tarter builds up on your teeth, it
contributes to the calcium on your tooth enamel
breaking down. This speeds up the development of
cavities.
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To prevent all this from happening, you need to
eliminate tartar with regular professional teeth
cleanings.
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Typically, a professional cleaning begins with
tooth scaling, which your dental hygienist will
complete using a handheld tooth scaler.
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This is the somewhat scary-looking metal
contraption you've probably seen at the dentist's
office with the hook-shaped metal point on one
end.
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Truth be told, this device is nothing to be
scared of and its use is not only painless but
vital for loosening up calcified tartar so that
it can be removed from your teeth.
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The next step is tooth polishing, which is done
with a specialized electric brush featuring a
small round brushing surface which spins rapidly
as the hygienist uses it to clean your teeth.
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This not only removes all the remaining tartar,
but it also polishes the surface of your teeth
which makes it more difficult for plaque to build
up between now and your next cleaning.
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If your tartar buildup is severe, your dental
hygienist may also elect to perform a procedure
known as debridement.
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This is a more aggressive approach where an
ultrasonic device, periodontal scaler, or saline
solution is used to break up the tartar which was
not able to be loosened with normal tooth scaling.
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After this is completed, the tartar is removed.
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There is no reason not to schedule a professional
teeth cleaning at least every six months.
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For one thing, it is a very affordable procedure.
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In addition, modern instruments and cleaning
techniques minimize the discomfort that used to
be synonymous with a dental visit decades ago.
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Nowadays, most people report that teeth cleanings
are comfortable and even pleasant.
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The best part of a professional cleaning,
however, is walking out of the dentist's office
and being able to flash a tartar-free, bright
white smile!
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The best part of a professional cleaning,
however, is walking out of the dentist's office
and being able to flash a tartar-free, bright
white smile!
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If you are seeking professional dental advice,
it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment.
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Visit www.shumwaydental.com
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Shumway Dental Care 3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite
1 Chandler, AZ 85286 480-659-7800