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Different Types of Dental Cleanings
You should visit your dentist twice a year for a teeth cleaning. These appointments help to maintain your teeth, and your dentists can check for any major oral health concerns that may have arisen in your mouth.
That said, did you know that your dentist can use a variety of cleaning techniques depending on your specific needs?
When you learn about the many forms of dental cleaning treatments, you'll be better able to understand the terminology your dentist using, along with what it takes to maintain your oral health and keep your smile bright.
Prophylaxis Cleaning
This routine cleaning is intended to remove a specified amount of plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth, between your teeth and on your gums. A prophylaxis cleaning is most often performed on patients who have a generally healthy mouth and who practice good oral hygiene. It will also remove surface stains from your teeth.
This cleaning will most likely be performed during one of your regularly scheduled dental appointments. It's also usually performed by a dental hygienist, but your dentist has the knowledge and skills to perform a prophylaxis cleaning too if required.
Gross Debridement
If you haven't seen a dentist in a long time, you're likely to have a significant amount of plaque buildup on and between your teeth, as well as on your gums and tongue. A thorough debridement, also known as a deep cleaning, is a procedure that eliminates plaque and tartar from all areas of your mouth.
Your dentist will inspect your mouth to determine whether or not you require a gross debridement cleaning procedure. If necessary, a thorough debridement is carried out prior to the administration of a normal prophylaxis.
Scaling and Root Planing
Patients suffering from gum disorders such as gingivitis or periodontitis are frequently recommended this more intrusive, non-surgical teeth cleaning method.
Your dentist will do a thorough cleaning of your gums, gum line, and any other tissues that support your teeth. It may take many dental sessions to finish the cleaning since they need to smooth out the surface of your tooth root as well as remove any plaque and tartar that has formed on it.
Periodontal Maintenance
Patients who suffer from common oral health concerns such as gingivitis or periodontitis will usually require periodontal care in order to keep these illnesses under control and prevent them from progressing.
These individuals often require many visits over a specific length of time or until all oral health concerns have been addressed in order for the dentist to thoroughly clean their whole mouth.