Professional teeth cleaning

Professional teeth cleaning is one of those routine dental recommendations that many people tend to underestimate.

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Some question whether it is essential when they already brush twice a day, use a quality toothpaste and even floss regularly. Others see it as a mere cosmetic service that makes teeth look cleaner but does little else. The truth lies somewhere in between. Good home care is important, but it cannot entirely replace the work done by trained dental professionals.

Brushing and flossing remove food particles and disrupt the plaque film that forms on teeth. This is the basic foundation of oral hygiene. However, plaque becomes stubborn over time. When it hardens into tartar it cannot be dislodged even with the most diligent brushing. Once tartar forms, it creates small rough surfaces that attract even more plaque. This increases the risk of gum inflammation, the first stage of gum disease. Professional cleaning removes tartar from places a toothbrush cannot reach. This includes the tiny grooves behind the front teeth, the edges around old fillings and the deeper pockets that may form along the gum-line.