Preventive

Dental Cleanings

Professional teeth cleaning twice a year removes plaque and tartar buildup, preventing cavities and gum disease while keeping your smile fresh and healthy.

Dentist performing an oral examination on a patient in a clinic setting.

While maintaining a healthy smile depends upon keeping your teeth and gums clean at home, even those with the most diligent brushing and flossing routines can find it challenging to reach every nook and cranny between the teeth and gums. For this reason, we emphasize the importance of routine dental cleanings.

How dental cleanings protect the health of your smile

Since plaque harbors the bacteria responsible for cavities and gum disease, its removal is essential for maintaining good oral health. Our office encourages patients to come in twice a year for professional dental cleanings. In this way, our hygienist can remove any accumulated plaque, tartar, and food debris from between the teeth and gums.

What to expect when getting your teeth cleaned

Dental cleanings are performed using either hand instruments or with an ultrasonic scaler. While hand instruments are designed to scrape harmful deposits off the surface of the teeth, an ultrasonic scaler uses a steady stream of water coupled with varying vibration frequencies to clean them. For best results, our hygienist may use both methods in combination with each other.

Because a routine dental cleaning involves the superficial areas around the neck of the tooth and stays above or just slightly below the gumline, it's typically a pain-free and simple procedure. For those patients with sensitive teeth and other dental issues that may cause discomfort during a cleaning, topical numbing gels or local anesthesia are used.

A fresh, clean, and polished smile

Once the areas around the teeth and gums have been cleaned, our hygienist will then polish your teeth to remove superficial stains. In addition to going home with a smile that feels fresh and clean, we'll also provide you with instructions on the best methods of brushing and flossing and useful dietary guidance to support optimal oral health.

Dedicated and trusted care

Remember, dental cleanings play an essential role in preventive care. At Smile Care Dental Group, we help patients establish a strong foundation for a lifetime of good oral health.

How it works

Thorough cleaning

Our hygienist uses hand instruments or an ultrasonic scaler—or both—to gently remove plaque, tartar, and food debris from around your teeth and gums.

Polishing

We polish your teeth to remove superficial stains, leaving your smile smooth, bright, and fresh.

Personalized guidance

You'll receive tailored advice on brushing, flossing techniques, and dietary tips to keep your smile healthy between visits.

Common questions

How often should I get my teeth cleaned?+

We recommend professional dental cleanings twice a year for most patients. This schedule helps us remove plaque and tartar buildup before it leads to cavities or gum disease. Some patients with specific oral health needs may benefit from more frequent visits.

Will my cleaning hurt?+

Routine dental cleanings are typically pain-free and simple. The procedure stays above or just slightly below the gumline. If you have sensitive teeth or any concerns, we can use topical numbing gels or local anesthesia to keep you comfortable.

What's the difference between hand instruments and an ultrasonic scaler?+

Hand instruments are designed to scrape deposits off your teeth, while an ultrasonic scaler uses a gentle stream of water and vibration to clean them. Both are effective, and our hygienist often uses a combination of both methods for the best results.

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