Teeth Cleaning

Teeth Cleaning Thornton

Teeth cleaning is a routine part of oral hygiene. It involves removing dental plaque and calculus from teeth to prevent cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, and periodontal disease.

Both adults and children need to clean their teeth at least twice a day to ensure a beautiful, healthy smile for life. Dentists advise brushing your teeth thoroughly but gently with a small-headed, soft toothbrush and fluoride-containing toothpaste.

In addition to home care, having your teeth professionally cleaned by your Thornton, Maitland NSW dentist is essential. Most dentists advise patients to schedule professional teeth cleanings and examinations every two years.

What is Professional Teeth Cleaning?

A professional clean, often called a scale and clean, eliminates plaque and tartar that regular brushing cannot remove at home. Such a regime will help ensure oral health and comfort and prevent dental caries and gum disease.

Scale and Clean Process

Scaling eliminates plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces and the pockets between teeth and gums. The dentist or dental hygienist can perform the procedure using a specialised scaling device or manual scaling tools. Root planing, which involves removing plaque and calculus from the teeth’ roots using a scaling instrument, is the other part of scaling and cleaning.

The scale and clean procedure typically requires a minimum of two visits. Follow-up visits might be needed to check if your teeth and gums are getting healthier and if pocket depth has been reduced.