Dental Cleanings Fort Smith, ARTeeth cleaning is an important part of dental hygiene because it involves removing plaque from teeth to prevent caries, lesions, gingivitis, and periodontitis. Brushing and flossing are common ways for people to keep their teeth clean. A dental hygienist can remove hardened plaque (tartar) that is not cleared by routine cleaning at home. Those who have dentures and natural teeth can use a denture cleaner to help them clean their dentures. Book an appointment with our Fort Smith dentist today for a dental cleaning that will enhance and renew your smile! Brushing, Flossing, and ScrubbingUsing a toothbrush regularly helps prevent plaque microbes from forming and accumulating on the teeth, especially with electric toothbrushes, which have proven to be more convenient for brushing than conventional physical toothbrushes. Brushing effectively at least twice a day is critical for properly removing food and bacteria remnants. Brushing should commence by applying a small amount of toothpaste on a gentle bristled toothbrush. Then, brush in circular motions with the brush inclined at 45 degrees. The teeth and gums should be brushed gently on all surfaces, plus the tongue. Cavities mostly form in the furrows, crevasses, and fissures of the teeth's chewing surfaces. In addition to regular brushing, cleaning between teeth may help prevent plaque microbes from forming on the teeth. Dental floss, as well as interdental brushes, can be used for this. To amplify toothbrushing and interdental cleaning, special tools may be used such as oral toothpicks and oral irrigators, among other devices. Dental Cleaning ProcedureTeeth cleaning also referred to as prophylaxis, means the preventive therapy of a disease and is a procedure for removing tartar (calcified plaque) that can form even with prudent brushing and flossing, specifically in regions where regular tooth brushing is hard to reach. A dental hygienist is usually the one who does it during your dental appointment prior to a dental exam. Scaling and root planing routines are also known as deep cleanings and are used to diagnose gingivitis and periodontitis by cleaning the teeth and gingival sulcus pockets. Prophylactic cleanings use a dental scaler or a water stream to eliminate plaque and tartar from all surfaces of teeth. Several dental patients only need a prophylactic cleaning — particularly if they practice daily oral hygiene and attend regular dental appointments. Debridement cleanings are by far the most thorough of dental cleanings, fashioned to remove massive volumes of plaque and tartar from teeth. Individuals who struggle to achieve a good oral hygiene routine or have ignored dental visits for a long time fall into this category. An electronic device is used to dislodge tartar during gross debridement cleanings because plaque mineralizes into tartar, and accumulated amounts of tartar are especially difficult to remove. After the built-up plaque and calculus have been eliminated, the teeth are cleaned with a prophylaxis cleaning. After your professional dental cleaning, a dentist will perform a final checkup, including an oral cancer screening to check for any visible signs or abnormalities in your teeth or gums. You will then schedule your next dental exam and cleaning. Teeth cleanings are important as they allow dentists to detect dental health complications before they advance. Visit us at Harper Dental for more dental inquiries or call (479) 431-0280 to book an appointment! |
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