Are you worried about the upcoming appointment with your dentist? We assure you there is nothing to be anxious about, and your dental cleaning will be quick and painless. Make yourself relaxed and just think about the shiny bright smile that you’ll love to wear. Read on to learn what to expect during professional teeth cleaning and how long it will take.
How Long Does a Teeth Cleaning Take?
Teeth cleaning can take between 30 to 60 minutes. During this entire time, you’ll lie back in a relaxed environment while your dentist examines your teeth. The first step is the removal of plaque and tartar buildup, and the next is polishing your teeth. Your cleaning session may exceed an hour if your provider feels the need to take an X-ray. If any issue is detected, the dentist will discuss the treatment options with you.
Plaque and Tartar Removal
Brushing and flossing your teeth is part of the oral hygiene regime that you should follow every day. It’s a good way to get rid of oral plaque and harmful mouth bacteria. But note that your mouth has areas that are hard to reach with toothbrush bristles, and the plaque sitting between teeth and close to the gum line can only be removed with professional cleaning. Also, if the plaque has turned into tartar, brushing cannot eliminate it. Dental hygienists use a special cleaning tool – scalar, to eradicate the plaque and hardened tartar.
Polishing Teeth
In the next step, the dentist will use a rough tooth polish and an electric toothbrush to polish your teeth. You may also have an option to pick up a tooth polish with a flavor of your choice.
The dental cleaning procedure is painless, so there’s nothing to worry about the vibrations coming from the toothbrush. They won’t hurt you.
Flossing Between Teeth
Here’s good news: your cleaning is almost complete with the one last step remaining. The hygienist will floss between your teeth to get rid of plaque hiding between your teeth.
Final Dental Checkup
When your dental cleaning is complete, our dentist will carry out the final exam to make sure everything’s good. If no issues with your mouth are detected, you can head home without worries.
If you have any questions regarding professional teeth cleaning or your oral health, our staff will be more than glad to answer your concerns. We may also ask you to set up your next appointment and yearly in-house teeth cleaning.
Are there any side effects of teeth cleaning? Although no patients complain of any after-effects, if there are other lingering oral issues, you may have bleeding gums. For this, your dentist can suggest treatment options.
The importance of dental cleaning from experts lies in the fact that any underlying oral health problems are detected before they worsen and deteriorate your beautiful smile.
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