Teeth Cleaning

Even if you brush your teeth regularly at home, professional dental cleanings using cutting-edge tools are more effective than at-home oral hygiene alone. However, just under 63% of adults see a dentist at least once yearly. At New York Dental Health in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan and the Morris Heights, Fordham Heights, Mount Hope, Mott Haven, and Morrisania neighborhoods in the Bronx, New York City, the skilled dental team offers professional teeth cleanings for people of all ages. Schedule a six-month dental cleaning by phone or request one online today.

What is a teeth cleaning?

Though brushing and flossing regularly go a long way in helping you clean your teeth and prevent harmful plaque from building up on your teeth and gums, professional teeth cleaning is also an integral part of any proper dental hygiene plan.

Unlike brushing and flossing, teeth cleaning is a professional service performed in a dentist’s office. It goes beyond brushing and flossing to reach the hard-to-access nooks and crannies of your teeth and gums and thoroughly cleans your mouth of plaque and harmful bacteria. 

It has long been recommended that everyone should receive professional teeth cleaning twice per year, or once every six months. 

Why is teeth cleaning important?

Without proper brushing, flossing, and regular professional teeth cleanings, a substance called plaque can build up on your teeth and in the space where your teeth meet your gums. Over time, this plaque can trap harmful bacteria, forming pockets between your teeth and gums. This can develop into gingivitis and eventually periodontal disease, a harmful condition affecting your teeth and gums. 

Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults and can cause numerous complications, leading to more in-depth treatments. Teeth cleaning helps to avoid all of this by preventing the build-up of plaque from developing. 

What can I expect at my appointment?

Having an understanding of what to expect at your teeth cleaning appointment can help you feel more relaxed. For most people, teeth cleaning is simple and painless. Initially, the team at New York Dental Health will conduct an exam of your mouth in order to determine your needs.

Then, they use a special tool to scrape away the plaque from your teeth and gum line, taking care to reach those tight spaces that flossing and brushing might ordinarily miss. Next, they use a high-powered electric toothbrush and special toothpaste to thoroughly clean your teeth before professionally flossing your teeth. After a rinse, they apply a fluoride treatment, which helps to fight cavities. 

To learn more about teeth cleaning, call New York Dental Health or request an appointment online today.