Also known as dental prophylaxis, a professional cleaning removes plaque, tartar (calculus), and surface stains that brushing and flossing alone can’t eliminate. It's a preventive treatment designed to keep your teeth and gums healthy before problems start.
Also known as dental prophylaxis, a professional cleaning removes plaque, tartar (calculus), and surface stains that brushing and flossing alone can’t eliminate. It's a preventive treatment designed to keep your teeth and gums healthy before problems start.
1. Scaling – Removal of hardened plaque and tartar from teeth and below the gumline
2. Polishing – Smooths and shines teeth, removing surface stains
3. Flossing – Thorough cleaning between the teeth
4. Fluoride (optional) – Strengthens enamel and protects against cavities
1. Scaling – Removal of hardened plaque and tartar from teeth and below the gumline
2. Polishing – Smooths and shines teeth, removing surface stains
3. Flossing – Thorough cleaning between the teeth
4. Fluoride (optional) – Strengthens enamel and protects against cavities
Prevents cavities
Freshens breath
Whiter smile
Boost oral health
Regular teeth cleanings are essential because they help prevent gum disease and cavities while reducing inflammation and bleeding. They also allow your dental team to detect early signs of decay or other oral health issues, keeping your breath fresh and your smile bright. Since oral health is closely linked to overall wellness, including heart, brain, and metabolic health, routine cleanings play an important role in supporting whole-body health. Most patients benefit from a cleaning every 6 months.
Regular teeth cleanings are essential because they help prevent gum disease and cavities while reducing inflammation and bleeding. They also allow your dental team to detect early signs of decay or other oral health issues, keeping your breath fresh and your smile bright. Since oral health is closely linked to overall wellness, including heart, brain, and metabolic health, routine cleanings play an important role in supporting whole-body health. Most patients benefit from a cleaning every 6 months.
Skipping cleanings allows plaque and tartar to build up, increasing the risk of cavities, gum disease, inflammation, and tooth loss over time. Regular visits help prevent small issues from becoming bigger problems.
Fluoride is optional but recommended for many patients because it strengthens enamel and helps prevent cavities. Dr. Timin will advise whether fluoride is beneficial for you based on your oral health.
Absolutely. Cleanings are gentle and can be adjusted for patients with sensitivity. Letting your hygienist know allows them to tailor the experience for maximum comfort.
Yes. Professional cleanings remove plaque and bacteria that often cause chronic bad breath, helping leave your mouth feeling fresher and healthier.
A regular teeth cleaning focuses on removing plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces and just below the gumline for patients with healthy gums. A deep cleaning is recommended when gum disease is present and targets bacteria deeper beneath the gums.
