Regular dental exams help maintain good oral health, and it gives an opportunity to your dentist to educate you with dental tips and tricks and help detect oral diseases early. The American Dental Association recommends the adults to schedule regular dental exams at an interval of 6 months.
Even if you have lost all your natural teeth, it is necessary to visit your dentist for the maintenance of your dental restorations like crowns, bridges, and dentures.
A comprehensive dental examination with your dentist and hygienist will include the following:
Professional dental cleaning or prophylaxis focuses on removing plaque, tartar, and trapped food particles from the teeth. It is performed by a dental hygienist or a dentist. Professional dental cleaning is an integral part of a good oral care regimen. Ignorance can lead to discoloration, gum diseases, bone recession, decay, and tooth loss.
Professional dental cleaning is performed in 5 simple steps.
1. Removal of plaque
Plaque is a gluey invisible layer that forms on the topical surface of teeth. It inhabits a colony of bacteria, trapped food particles, and saliva. It is necessary to remove bacteria because they release toxins that inflame the gums. Scaling tools are used to scrape away the film of plaque.
2. Removal of tartar
Tartar or calculus is the hardened plaque film that firmly locks onto the teeth and often reaches below the gumline. Special dental instruments are used to scrape away the tartar. Tartar can only be removed with professional cleaning.
3. Gritty toothpaste cleaning
The hygienist will brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush, using a toothpaste with gritty consistency. The gritty structure of the toothpaste removes any left behind plaque or tartar.
4. Expert flossing
Regular brushing and flossing is a must but not enough. An expert flossing session is required twice a year to remove all trapped plaque and food particles. Expert flossing can remove the debris from the hard-to-reach places.
The teeth are then polished to smoothen the teeth.
5. Fluoride treatment
The last step of professional dental cleaning is a fluoride treatment. A fluoride treatment laminates the teeth with a fluoride based varnish to form a protective layer on the teeth to help them fight decay and cavities.
We, at Bliss Dentistry of Campbell, California, cater to all your needs pertaining to dental services and routine exams. Our Campbell dentists with their entire team persevere to provide you with exceptional treatment that enhances and maintains the beauty of your smile. If you have any further question, queries or dental emergencies and are looking for an experienced dentist in the South Bay Area, feel free to contact us at (408) 963-6678 to schedule an appointment.
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