In addition to brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and flossing at least once a day with dental floss, dental cleanings by a licensed hygienist are a critical ingredient to your oral health care recipe. Our hygienists provide cleanings as well as deep cleanings (scaling and root planing) and a host of other treatments (including local antibiotic delivery) to keep your teeth and gums looking and feeling great. Over time, plaque and calculus (tartar) builds up on the teeth and can lead to gingivitis (an inflammation of the gums) which can lead to bleeding and is the first step towards periodontitis (a loss of bone and supporting structure of the teeth).

Left unchecked, periodontitis can lead to early tooth loss and loss of bone necessary to support healthy teeth. Luckily, all you have to do is visit us every 6 months for your hygienist check-up so we can keep tabs on how your periodontium is doing. When caught early, we can stop and often reverse the changes of light to moderate or even more severe periodontitis. In addition to keeping your teeth, gums, and bone healthy and feeling great, a good cleaning every 6 months also removes stubborn stains that can be caused by smoking, drinking wine or coffee, or just general use and wear of the teeth.