Teeth Cleaning

Sometimes all you need to look and feel better is a good, deep, teeth cleaning from your trusted family dentists at Nevada Dentistry & Braces in Las Vegas. Dental cleanings are the process of removing plaque and build-up that has attached to your teeth over time.

Removing Plaque Build-Up

Though plaque is the main concern for cleanings, calcium build-up can also form in your mouth. This is because your saliva contains calcium that is designed to strengthen your teeth. The bacteria in your mouth typically thrive next to your gums, so the general dentist at our office will clean the surface of your teeth until they are nice and smooth.

How is a Dental Cleaning Done?

There are a lot of cleaning tools that can be used to thoroughly clean your teeth and gums. We will most likely start off with an ultrasonic instrument to loosen the tartar and knock off larger pieces of plaque. A cooling mist will wash away any debris as well. Next, a fine hand tool will be utilized to remove smaller build-ups that need to be removed. This tool allows your dentist to get close to your gums to make sure they are clean as well.

Once all the tartar has been removed, the surface of your teeth will be polished. Fluoride will be applied to strengthen your teeth. This fluoride comes in a number of different flavors, and once it is applied, you should refrain from eating or drinking anything for 30 minutes.

Deep Cleaning

Deep cleaning does not mean that you have not visited your dentist in Las Vegas for a while; it is a term that means a treatment to treat gum disease or periodontal disease. When you visit the general dentist in Nevada, a probe will be used to measure the space between your teeth and gums. This is an area where bacteria can form, so if it is more than five millimeters deep, additional cleaning may be needed to make sure that all of the plaque and tartar are removed.

A true deep cleaning will take at least two visits. With proper brushing and flossing, once the bacteria is removed, the gums should heal in a few weeks. In addition, your dentist in Las Vegas may also recommend that you use bacteria reducing mouthwash until your gums heal and the pocket depth is reduced.

Cleaning Benefits

Having your teeth cleaned professionally is one of the best orthodontics practices that you can follow. Plaque leads to tooth decay, so cleaning it from your teeth will help prevent cavities from forming in your mouth. The acid in plaque can also eat away at the enamel on your teeth, which can make them more sensitive.

Having your teeth cleaned can also brighten your smile for Las Vegas living. When you drink wine, coffee, and tea, your teeth become stained and a cleaning can help make your teeth white again. Cleanings also help to freshen your breath because the bacteria has been eliminated from your mouth.

In addition, having regular cleanings can boost your overall health. A healthier body means fewer visits to the dentist and the doctor, which saves you money over time.

Schedule Teeth Cleaning In Vegas

Contact Nevada Dentistry & Braces to schedule your next exam and teeth cleaning appointment. We look forward to helping you keep your smile looking and feeling its very best.