Cleanings
Regularly scheduled professional cleanings are critical to maintaining a healthy mouth and beautiful smile. During your cleaning appointment, the hygienist will examine your mouth and perform the following procedures:
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Remove Plaque:
Plaque is a sticky film containing bacteria that attack tooth enamel and eventually cause cavities. The bacteria also produce toxins that inflame the gums, leading to periodontal disease.
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Remove tartar:
Plaque left on teeth over time hardens and becomes calculus (tartar). It can only be removed with dental tools. Tartar can cause gums to bleed, leading to periodontal disease.
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Polish teeth:
This final step removes minor stains and any remaining plaque, making teeth their whitest and brightest!
Diode Laser Therapy provides:
- Inducing biostimulation
- Reducing bacteria in pockets
- Decontaminate
- Disinfect
- Cleanse and sanitize
- Desensitizing
- Reducing sensitivity
- Lesion Treatment
- Aphthous ulcer/canker sores/herpetic lesions
During your next cleaning ask about our laser therapy to go the extra mile to keep your gums healthier!!
For most people, Sandia Heights Dental Care recommends a professional cleaning every six months to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong.