Many people wonder why they get bleeding gums or cavities even after brushing and flossing daily. Your cleaning procedure may not be able to reach some areas, allowing the accumulation of tartar and bacteria in those areas. Fortunately, the LaSante Health Center specialists offer Prospect Lefferts Gardens dental cleanings that eliminate all plaque and tartar, freeing you from numerous dental conditions.

An overview of dental cleaning

While brushing and flossing your teeth is a great way of preventing dental problems like gum disease and cavities, it may not be enough. Some areas may be hard-to-reach, and if plaque and tartar build up in those areas, you may still experience dental issues. Many people dread the strange noises, the occasional jaw discomfort, and the prodding associated with dental cleanings. The LaSante Health Center team understands this and devises several methods to make the procedure less dreadful so that you can enjoy the smooth feel of your teeth and a minty-fresh breath after the treatment. The discomfort associated with dental cleanings is no reason to neglect your dental care routine, no matter how dreadful.

The steps involved in dental cleaning

During your appointment, your provider may review your dental health history and discuss any dental issues you may have. Dental cleaning is about more than cleaning teeth.

1.  A physical exam

Your provider may conduct a comprehensive exam of your mouth and check for signs of cavities and other dental issues. If they identify a problem, they may treat it first before beginning the dental cleaning session.

2.  Removing plaque and tartar

Your dental hygienist uses a small mirror and a scaler to scrape off the tartar and plaque beneath your gum line and between your teeth. You may hear scraping, which is normal. The more plaque and tartar on your teeth, the more scraping you will likely hear. Brushing and flossing minimize the accumulation of tartar. Once you develop tartar, you can only remove it at your dentist’s office.

3.  Gritty toothpaste cleaning

After eliminating tartar from your mouth, your provider uses a high-powered electric brush to brush your teeth, which may cause a grinding noise. It may sound scary, but it is an excellent way of deep cleaning and eliminating tartar remains. Professional cleanings utilize a toothpaste that tastes and smells like the regular one, and your provider lets you choose the flavor you like. Dental experts recommend deep cleaning at least twice a year.

4.  Expert flossing

Your regular brushing and flossing are incomparable to professional flossing. Your dental hygienist goes deeper between your teeth and identifies where you may develop bleeding gums. Professional flossing may seem unnecessary if you floss regularly, but a professional hygienist eliminates leftover plaque, tartar, and toothpaste from your other cleaning processes.

5.  Rinsing

After cleaning, your doctor may give you a liquid fluoride to rinse your mouth and eliminate any remaining debris.

6.  Applying fluoride treatment

Afterward, your dental hygienist applies fluoride treatment which protects your teeth against cavities for several months. Your provider allows you to choose the flavor you like best.

If you are long due for a dental cleaning procedure, call the LaSante Health Center office or schedule an appointment online to get one.