Every year, you make a new resolution, and we KNOW yours was to stay on top of your dental cleanings, right? : )
Dr. Lindsey Saterfiel loves to see her patients in her office every 6 months, not only to make sure your mouth is healthy and in check, but just to say hi! Her routine dental cleanings can remove harmful dental plaque and any present dental calculus. They also help clean your teeth of easy-to-remove exterior stains and smooth your tooth surfaces so it is harder for plaque to start building up on your teeth. Easy, right?! When you have a healthy mouth and thoroughly brush and floss twice a day, a routine cleaning is usually sufficient to prevent gum disease and dental decay.
Because almost all of us fail in thorough cleaning, it’s okay, it happens to the best of us, we end up needing dental cleanings at least twice a year. Those of us with higher risk factors for periodontal disease need to be especially diligent in scheduling regular cleaning appointments. And those of us with active gum inflammation should have cleanings every three to four months. It helps make sure to keep everything healthy, at a more detailed level.
Dr. Lindsey Saterfiel LOVES to see your smiles!
After probing your gum tissue, which means we check your pockets of your gums, and making a record of the measurements, special tools will be used to remove dental plaque and calculus. That’s the best part!! Your teeth will then be polished to make it more difficult for plaque to start sticking to your teeth. When you leave The Dental Boutique, your teeth will be smoother and brighter. Your breath will be fresher, and your mouth will feel healthy clean.
