There’s a myth out there that saying “Brush, floss and rinse with mouthwash, that’s good for your teeth and gums” doesn’t cut it. Here’s the little-known truth: an at-home oral hygiene routine won’t do you much good for your gums and teeth. Professional teeth cleaning, performed by skilled oral health professionals, are essential for your oral health and overall oral health. If you haven’t had your teeth cleaned professionally in the last six months, it’s time to book an appointment with your dentist. Here’re why.
Your toothbrush, your floss, and your mouthwash won’t get you very far.
While floss and toothbrushes do a decent job of getting rid of trapped food particles and germs, this DIY cleaning is superficial compared to what your dentist can do. Most people are surprised to learn that there are small spaces between your teeth and other parts of your mouth that floss or toothbrush bristles simply can’t reach. The truth of the matter is that professional teeth cleaning isn’t about flossing a few times a day and brushing after every meal. It’s about getting rid of all the plaque that daily cleanings can’t get rid of.
Everyone wants a bright smile, but you can’t floss, brush and rinse your teeth to achieve a beautiful smile. Even over the counter products designed to brighten your smile don’t work as well as a professional teeth cleaning.
When you choose a professional teeth cleaning, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your trusted dentist will safely remove plaque from your teeth much better than any DIY product.
And since professional teeth cleaning doesn’t cause tooth sensitivity like OTC products do, it’s easy to understand why people are turning away from DIY smile beautification and opting for a professional teeth clean instead.
Professional teeth cleaning also removes stains and polishes your teeth to make them look brighter and whiter.
Professional Teeth Cleanings Combat Gum Disease Gum disease affects the tissues around your teeth, leading to bad breath and, in some cases, bone loss. As gum disease progresses, your gums weaken. If you don’t take care of your gums, they can easily loosen and cause you to lose one or more teeth. That’s why it’s so important to visit your dentist every six months. A professional teeth cleaning gives you the chance to identify gum disease early, treat it and reverse the effects before it gets worse. There’s a good chance you won’t even know you have gum disease until you schedule a professional teeth cleaning, dental analysis and treatment. If you’re not seeing your dentist at least twice a year, you’re much more at risk for gum disease.
The most common cause of cavities is plaque. A professional cleaning removes plaque and clears out all those hard-to-reach places in your mouth that you can’t clean yourself. Plaque builds up on your teeth over time. It’s a film-like material that eats away at your enamel. The enamel can’t be replaced. Over time, your teeth start to decay. As the enamel breaks down, it causes cavities to form. These cavities can be surprisingly large. The only way to get rid of all the plaque that causes cavities is with a professional cleaning