Even if we brush and floss properly, over time a layer of plaque can form on our teeth and harden into tartar. Without professional care to remove these layers, the risk of cavities and even gum disease rises. In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny talks about controlling plaque buildup with a professional cleaning!
The Risks of Plaque and Tartar Buildup
How does plaque and tartar form on our teeth? When we consume foods and drink beverages with sugar and starch, these particles can become trapped on and between the teeth. Harmful bacteria then consume them, which raises oral acidity and coats the teeth in a sticky layer of buildup. The layer is difficult to remove with brushing and flossing alone, and can harden into tartar with time. Without treatment to remove these layers completely, they can weaken and erode outer enamel to cause tooth decay. The same buildup can irritate and inflame the gums to cause gingivitis and gum disease. You also have a higher risk of bad breath and stained teeth too! But we can help with a dental cleaning.
Help with a Dental Cleanings
We want to see you for a dental cleaning every six months, a process that allows our team to gently and thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from the surfaces of the teeth. We will use a special tool known as an ultrasonic scaling device to remove the layers. The device will emit gentle vibrations that loosen and remove the layers. We then use a manual pick to remove any stubborn portions of tartar. The procedure only takes a few minutes, and we will polish your teeth afterward, which brightens them and makes it difficult for plaque and tartar to build up on them before you see us again. The visit can help smiles of all ages, from kids to adults!
Our Periodontal Cleanings
If you already exhibit signs of gingivitis and gum disease, such as sore, red, and bleeding gums, or receding tissues, we could help with a scaling and root planing. Also known as a periodontal cleaning, this involves removing all layers from both the teeth and the roots, and is more involved than a traditional one. We will numb your smile ahead of time and the process could take one visit or several. You may need a traditional procedure every three to four months to control buildup and inflammation. If you have any questions about how we handle harmful layers with a routine cleaning, or if you want to schedule one now, then contact our team!
Dental Impressions Provides Strong Teeth and Gums
We want to help safeguard your smile with a visit every six months. To schedule an appointment for buildup removal, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
