Over time, buildup can coat your teeth with plaque and tartar. Without removal, this could lead to issues like cavities and even gum disease! But we can help with a professional cleaning. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about the benefits of cleaning teeth with an ultrasonic scaling device.
The Need for a Professional Cleaning
Why do we need a professional cleaning? While daily brushing and flossing can help limit the severity of buildup, a professional visit every six months is crucial to completely remove the buildup from the surfaces of your teeth. Doing so helps lower the risk of issues like tooth decay, infection, gingivitis, and even gum disease. You also have a lower risk of bad breath and this can fight teeth stains too. You should have one twice a year, as this can help limit the risk of serious oral health concerns. To ensure the process is done with precision, we employ an ultrasonic scaling device.
The Ultrasonic Scaling Device
When you sit down for a cleaning, we will use the ultrasonic scaling device to remove the plaque and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth. The device emits gentle vibrations to remove these layers, and we also use a manual pick to remove any stubborn portions from your smile. The process only takes a few minutes, and we will complete it by polishing your teeth thoroughly, a process that not only brightens them, but also makes it more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate in between your six-month appointments.
Scaling and Root Planing
We also use the same technology to aid in our deep cleanings, also known as scaling and root planings, a procedure that helps reverse gingivitis or manage gum disease to keep your smile whole and prevent symptoms like sore and bleeding gums. The procedure involves removing buildup from the teeth and the exposed roots with the scaling device, and then removing the buildup from the roots and beneath the gum line too. This can take one visit or up to four, depending on how severe the buildup coating your teeth is, and we take steps to ensure your comfort with a local anesthesia. We again polish the teeth afterward. We typically follow this with regular cleanings every three to four months instead of every six.
If you have any questions about how we clean and protect your smile with ultrasonic scaling every few months, or if you want to schedule a visit now, then please reach out to our team today.
Call Dr. Robert Browne, D.D.S. for Your Next Visit
We want to help you smile with confidence by removing harmful buildup from your teeth! To find out more about protecting your smile, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
