Dental Cleaning - What to expect
Types of Dental Cleanings
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Preventative Cleaning
Preventative dental cleanings are routine for patients with good oral habits and healthy teeth and gums. From kids to grandparents, every member of your family is welcome to come in for a dental cleaning here at Thrive. We’ll also provide an oral exam to check for any issues, and every few years, we’ll take x-rays to verify the condition of your teeth, the roots, and jaw placement.
Deep Cleaning
Deep dental cleanings are also called scaling and root planning visits. This oral care extends beneath your gum line to flush out bacteria and hardened tartar – or calculus – around your teeth roots. If you’ve got periodontitis, you’re most likely familiar with this type of cleaning, as it’s reserved for people with mild to moderate gum disease. Scaling and root planing involve anesthesia to numb your gums and may take some time, so you’ll be in the chair for a little while at this visit.
What to Expect From a Cleaning
Here’s what you can expect from your hygienist and dentist at Thrive Dental during your teeth cleaning procedure.
An oral exam. First, your hygienist will use a small mirror to check around your teeth and gums for any signs of inflamed gums or other concerns. If you last had it done a while ago, you might be given X-rays of your teeth during this step.
Removal of plaque and tartar. Next, while still using the mirror, they’ll use the scaler to remove the bad stuff from your teeth and gum line. They might stop on one spot for a bit if there’s more buildup, but this is normal.
Dental polishing. Dental polishing with a high-powered brush removes stains and plaque from teeth and gives the surface of your teeth a glossy shine and smoothness.
An expert flossing. After that, your hygienist will give you a comprehensive flossing.
A rinsing. This step is self-explanatory. Your hygienist will rinse your teeth with a little water tool, and you can also rinse your mouth out using a little cup containing mouthwash.
A fluoride treatment. You’re almost done! Next, prepare for a fluoride treatment that will protect your teeth in the fight against cavities for months. Sometimes, this looks like a foamy gel; other times, it’s a sticky paste.
A visit from your dentist. Last but not least, your dentist will come in and check your teeth themselves. This usually only takes a few minutes, and during this time, they’ll ask if you have any questions or if any of your teeth have been bothering you. If not, you’re good to go!
We do our best to ensure our patients feel comfortable and confident entrusting their smiles to us. Pillows, blankets, comfort headphones, and warm lavender eye towels are just a few ways we put our patients at ease during a dental cleaning.
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