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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.