Teeth Cleaning

While dental emergencies can strike anyone, anytime, our patients who commit to regular preventive care appointments usually experience fewer problems over time. Professional cleanings with a registered dental hygienist allow us to take a proactive approach to your dental health and address issues while they are small. Despite your best efforts, deposits of mineralized plaque, known as tartar, adhere to areas of the teeth. These deposits create a nice home for millions of harmful bacteria. Left unchecked, they flood toxins into the gums resulting in devastating chronic problems and can even result in the loss of teeth.

When tartar is removed at your professional hygiene appointment, it doesn’t have the opportunity to produce irreversible damage. We use professional instruments and prescription strength polishing paste that gently buffs away stain and plaque, leaving your teeth ultra-smooth and shiny. Since discoloration settles into the enamel of your teeth over time, this helps slow yellowing while creating a glassy surface for better cleaning.

Hi-tech Tools for a Better Clean

Florida probe is a tool our hygiene department uses to diagnose and treat periodontal disease. It allows our hygienist to chart valuable information about the condition of your mouth in a more efficient and hygienic manner. During your appointment, you may hear your hygienist verbally say numbers. The number corresponds to your pocket depth. Pocket depth is important to know and track because when your gum tissue becomes inflamed or diseased, it creates a deeper pocket next to the tooth. A higher number means a greater loss of attachment from the tooth. Your hygienist is very knowledgeable and will gladly explain any questions you have regarding gum health.