What Is a Dental Cleaning?

Even if you are brushing and flossing your teeth perfectly at home, it can still be beneficial for you to schedule a professional cleaning at Leon Springs Dental Center twice a year. Using advanced tools, a professional cleaning eliminates built-up plaque and tartar while polishing your enamel for a healthier, brighter smile. After your treatment, you can get tips on ways to better clean your teeth at home and discover any areas that need extra care. A professional dental cleaning will give our team a chance to check for any areas of concern in the mouth that might require care. Getting a dental cleaning is an important step in maintaining your oral health, so schedule appointments for your family at our San Antonio, TX office.

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How Does a Dental Cleaning Work?

A professional cleaning starts by removing the plaque and tartar deposits on your teeth, which can be challenging to remove on your own no matter how often you brush and floss. Advanced instruments are used to carefully scale buildup without harming the tooth. To start, a device with ultrasonic technology loosens bigger areas of plaque and tartar with a lubricating mist and high-speed vibrations. Then, handheld tools like a curette or scaler will be used to remove smaller pieces. Each tooth needs to be treated individually to get all the tartar and plaque. Once your teeth have been cleaned, your enamel will be polished to remove stains. If needed or requested, a fluoride treatment will be completed after the cleaning.

Professional Dental Cleaning

Keep your smile bright and healthy with professional dental cleanings twice a year at Leon Springs Dental Center in San Antonio, TX. Our skilled team helps patients boost their total health with dental cleanings to remove built-up tartar and plaque. As an important part of any preventive oral health plan, a professional dental cleaning can save you and your family from pain and extensive treatments later. Contact our front office to make appointments for yourself and your family.