Six Reasons You Should Incorporate Professional Dental Cleaning in Your Dental Care

We recommend professional cleanings twice annually and sooner for patients vulnerable to decay and gum disease. During dental cleaning, the dentist uses special skills and tools to remove plaque and tartar from unreachable areas with your toothbrush and dental floss.

Don’t understand the fuss about dental cleanings? Here are reasons you shouldn’t miss your dental cleaning appointment.

1. Prevention: Preventive dentistry is the best tool for fighting bad breath, decay, and oral infections. Professional cleanings remove plaque and other unhealthy deposits from all surfaces in your mouth. Plaque accumulates as saliva interacts with harmful bacteria and starches in the mouth. Dental plaque builds over time and is the primary cause of many problems in your mouth. Brushing and flossing remove plaque, but they aren’t 100% effective. You need regular teeth cleanings for a healthy, plaque-free smile. 
2. Early detection: Before your dental cleaning, the dentist inspects your gums, teeth, and other oral structures for signs of decay, misalignments, infections, etc. Regular dental screenings are vital in detecting and treating oral issues before they advance and become painful and costly.
3. Maintaining a beautiful smile: Cosmetic dentistry is the go-to treatment for patients who want dramatic smile transformations. However, you can achieve a minor cosmetic upgrade with professional cleaning. Dental cleanings eliminate unattractive surface stains and plaque to maintain a healthy, radiant smile.
4. Protecting your overall well-being: There’s overwhelming evidence linking oral health issues such as periodontal disease to systemic conditions like heart disease. Dental cleanings help eliminate oral problems that can compromise overall health. We maintain overall wellness by safeguarding the “gateway” to your body. 
5. Long-term cost savings: Routine dental cleanings prevent the need for expensive and time-consuming dental treatments. For instance, dental cleanings prevent tooth decay, which needs fillings or costly crowns and/or root canals for extensive damage. Early detection of dental issues also means your treatments are comfortable and less invasive.
6. Peace of mind: Isn’t it comforting to know your smile is in great shape? Professional cleanings reduce the risk of cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. Routine visits also allow Dr. Formoli to monitor your oral health, catching potential issues before they become more serious. With a clean, healthy mouth, you can enjoy the peace of mind that your smile is truly at its best.