Good dental hygiene is the backbone of a regimen that will preserve a healthy smile. In addition to regular brushing and flossing, a professional dental cleaning will help insure your oral health. While routine brushing and flossing are indeed an invaluable part of any dental treatment plan, they are not as comprehensive as a dental cleaning.
Your Mission Bend dentist will use advanced technology and special dental tools to thoroughly clean your mouth of hidden areas where bacteria may form and regular brushing cannot reach.
How often you require dental cleaning to supplement your at-home regimen depends on your overall dental health and hygiene.
The Importance of Routine Dental Cleaning
Regular dental cleaning sessions are important for several reasons. One of the most significant threats to your oral health is the development of plaque on your teeth. Plaque is a sticky substance that clings to the teeth and is a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. When plaque is left in place, it will calcify and will resist regular brushing and flossing.
At this stage, plaque becomes tartar, or calculus, and can only be removed using special tools by your Mission Bend dentist. Even after a professional cleaning has removed the plaque from your teeth, it will return within one to two days, and the cycle repeats itself.
Regardless of your dental hygiene, the presence of some amount of plaque overtime is unavoidable. Only regularly scheduled cleanings by your dentist will prevent plaque from calcifying on the surface of your teeth.
Benefits of a Dental Cleaning
In addition to arresting the development of plaque on your teeth, routine visits to your dentist for teeth cleaning offers your dentist an opportunity to give your mouth a thorough checkup. During a dental cleaning, your dentist can check for signs of gum disease, oral cancer or infection.
The frequency of your visits may vary based on your dental health, but the less time between dental cleanings, the better chance your dentist can identify dental issues before they worsen. Dental cleanings can prevent extensive, and expensive, treatment by preventing problems before they develop.
For this reason, most dental plans provide for routine dental cleanings and checkups, because they reduce the overall cost of dental care. Your dental hygienist can tell you the best treatment plan for you after a comprehensive exam at Mission Bend Family Dentistry.
Your cleaning schedule may be more frequent if you have gum disease or other conditions that needs to be monitored. In general, a regimen of two dental cleanings per year is recommended for our patients. Schedule your next dental cleaning with your Mission Bend hygienist to develop the best oral hygiene program for you.
We can also provide you with a home care plan that will help keep your teeth clean and healthy between visits.
We accept most major dental insurance plans. For families who mare uninsured, or under insured we also offer our Family Dental Plan. There are no deductibles or annual limits, and no delays in treatment awaiting approval from a provider. Ask our Mission Bend office staff about your finance options on your next visit.