Dental Hygiene in Hawks Ridge at Big Lake
Regular Professional Dental Cleanings Help Keep Your Smile Healthy
What Happens During a Professional Dental Cleaning?
Here’s what’s covered when you come to see our dentist in Hawks Ridge for a cleaning:
Plaque and Tartar Removal
We use specialized instruments to safely and gently remove plaque and hardened tartar from your teeth and at the gumline to help prevent cavities, gingivitis, and periodontal disease.
Polishing & Professional Flossing
We polish your teeth to remove stains from the surface and provide a smooth finish that helps keep plaque from accumulating again in the future. A final floss will ensure any remaining debris is removed, while your mouth will feel incredibly fresh.
Probing and Recording Pocket Depths
We measure gum pocket depths to track gum health by quantifying the areas between your teeth. Gum pocket readings are an important instrument for detecting gum disease in its initial stages while tracking how gum health varies over time.
Oral Cancer Screening
During your appointment, we perform an oral cancer screening to examine your lips and tongue and throat and soft tissue for any irregularities. Early detection saves lives.
Personalized Oral Hygiene Tips
We spend time reviewing your present brushing and flossing habits and providing recommendations that are suited to your individual needs, lifestyle, and objectives.
Dental Examination
One of our dentists will provide a final check with a thorough exam to look for any problems with the teeth, gums, or soft tissues. If any problems are noted, then we will discuss the options for treatment or recommendations.
Benefits of Regular Dental Cleanings
- Supports overall health benefits, like the heart and lung
- Prevents tooth decay and gum problems.
- Enhances your smile by removing stains and brightening your smile
- Reduces risk of bad breath.
- Detects early health problems and changes in oral health before it's too late.
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Recovery After a Dental Cleaning
The majority of patients can resume their regular activities right away. Your teeth may feel a bit sensitive for a few hours after your cleaning if it has been a while since your last cleaning. Staying hydrated and avoiding staining foods after your cleaning will help you keep your teeth looking their best.
Advanced Cleaning with Guided Biofilm Therapy
How It Works:
- Airflow employs a warm water spray and powder specifically designed to gently eliminate biofilm, stains, and initial tartar from the tooth surface.
- Perioflow, also part of the same system, penetrates deeper pockets and is perfect for gum disease therapy and debridement around dental implants with no discomfort.
- The system is non-invasive, gentle, and clinically shown to enhance gum health and patient comfort.
Why Choose Hawks Ridge Dental?
Our Dental cleanings
- Our highly competent and dedicated hygienists provide gentle, comfortable, thorough dental cleanings
- We use advanced technology to enhance your cleaning experience
- Your regular dental cleanings promote a healthy smile and overall good health