Dental Cleaning Wareham MA

While brushing and flossing daily is a great way to remove plaque and keep your teeth clean and healthy, there’s only so much you can do at home. For this reason, it is important to see your dentist on a regular basis. In addition, a professional dental cleaning done twice a year can remove plaque and tartar and even get rid of stains, making your teeth smoother, shinier and squeaky clean.

Even if you are diligent about brushing and flossing daily, your teeth can still accumulate plaque, which is a sticky film that is rich with bacteria. If this plaque is not removed, it hardens and turns into tartar.  Likewise, tartar cannot be removed on your own. Only your dentist’s expertise and special tools can remove this substance. 

When plaque and tartar is not removed promptly, bacteria can grow and multiply. This can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. As a result, you can develop infections and other serious oral health issues. Overall, these issues can affect your general health as well.

Are you due for a teeth cleaning? If so, it’s time to schedule an appointment with the dentists at Wareham Family Dental. Give us a call today at (508) 295-7476. 

Dental Cleaning Procedure

Your teeth cleaning will be done by a dental hygienist, who is highly trained in dental care. Hygienists use special tools to thoroughly clean your teeth and rid them of plaque, tartar and other debris. Professional cleanings are all typically done in the same way.

The dental hygienist will first examine your mouth to look for any issues. If there are any issues, your dentist may be asked to take a look. If all is well, the cleaning will proceed. Next, the hygienist will use an ultrasonic scaler or other instruments to remove the plaque and tartar from your teeth. Once your teeth are thoroughly cleaned, your teeth will be polished using a low-speed brush and gritty toothpaste. In short, this lightly scrubs and polishes your teeth, making them shiny and smooth.

A Requirement for Good Oral Health

Dental cleanings are generally not uncomfortable. If you perform good oral hygiene at home every day, then the process should not be too difficult. In fact, some people even enjoy having their teeth professionally cleaned. 

However, if it’s been a long time since your last cleaning, your teeth and gums may have a large amount of bacterial buildup. This can make the process a little painful, and as such, you might experience soreness or bleeding. If this occurs, make it a point to see your dentist more often for regular cleanings. Also, you should be brushing and flossing your teeth daily. Special mouth rinses can also prevent plaque buildup. 

Contact Us Today

A professional teeth cleaning is a great way to keep your teeth super clean and shiny. Prevent serious oral health issues by seeing your dentist twice a year for cleanings and exams. The dentists at Wareham Family Dental can keep your teeth healthy for life. Schedule an appointment today by calling our office at (508) 295-7476.