You should regularly brush and floss your teeth to maintain your oral health. However, even with regular brushing and flossing, your teeth can develop problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Not getting your teeth cleaned can mean that you miss the signs of more serious problems like oral cancer.
At Midtown Dental, our expert dentists provide state-of-the-art professional teeth cleanings using various treatments, such as tartar removal and fluoride treatment. When it comes to teeth cleanings in the Denver area, we work hard to ensure every patient has a healthy and beautiful smile.
Why Is Teeth Cleaning Important?
Our teeth cleanings are thorough, holistic exams that involve inspecting and cleaning patients’ teeth. There’s nothing like a quality dental cleaning for identifying and treating problems like plaque and tartar buildup, gum bacteria infection, and general inflammation. Unlike other more invasive dental procedures, cleaning doesn’t require any anesthesia and is much simpler.
Without professional teeth cleanings, you can’t detect the early warning signs of common dental maladies like cavities, gum disease, plaque buildup, and tooth infections. Even worse, these problems can fly under the radar for months, only deteriorating over time.
The Teeth Cleaning Procedure
At Midtown Dental, we begin each of our dental cleanings with a thorough examination, inspecting your mouth for any signs of gum disease or other issues. If needed, we’ll also administer dental X-rays.
Next, we’ll use specialized tools to remove plaque, tartar, and biofilm buildup from your teeth and gum line. If your gums become sore or start to bleed, we’ll address that problem before proceeding further.
To finish the job, we’ll use a rotary toothbrush fitted with a special toothpaste to polish your teeth, giving them a beautiful, splendid new shine. If you’re interested, we also offer fluoride treatment for patients interested in an even deeper clean. You’ll be blown away by how your fluoride treatment makes your teeth come to life.
At our dental practice, we want to ensure your teeth cleaning experience is just as seamless and painless as possible. We offer anesthesia and other aides that can help if you have any discomfort during the process, although most patients have no issues at all.
How Often Should I Have My Teeth Cleaned?
We recommend scheduling a professional teeth cleaning at least twice a year or once every six months. For most people, two annual cleanings work well, as plaque and tartar build-up takes several months to occur. However, patients with significant risk factors, such as frequent alcohol or tobacco use, may need to come in for teeth cleaning more often.
In addition, if you are pregnant, undergoing cancer treatment, or are a senior citizen, you may benefit from more than two annual cleanings. Our dental team can work with you to establish an effective and convenient dental cleaning schedule based on your current oral health and smile goals.
Schedule Your Teeth Cleaning in Denver Today!
Our team at Midtown Dental provides professional teeth cleanings for adults and children throughout the Denver area. Call us at (303) 377-2345 to schedule your appointment today!
