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Why You Need a Professional Teeth Cleaning

A professional teeth cleaning from a general dentist is one of the most important aspects of maintaining good oral health. Many individuals are under the impression that oral hygiene at home is enough to maintain good oral health, but that is a common misconception. Visiting a general dentist on a regular basis is necessary.

The importance of a professional teeth cleaning

Outlined below are a few reasons that professional dental cleanings are important.

Healthy teeth

In order for the teeth to remain in good health, routine teeth cleanings are necessary. A teeth cleaning from a general dentist ensures that hard-to-reach areas and long-term build-up of plaque are addressed professionally with assurance and efficiency. The teeth greatly benefit from at-home oral hygiene, but there is always a potential for plaque and tartar to form, which are best removed by a general dentist during a teeth cleaning. Plaque and tartar put the teeth at serious risk because they can lead to cavities, abscesses and even tooth loss. 

Healthy gums

Just like with the teeth, the gums rely on how clean the teeth are. If the teeth are cleaned on a regular basis by a general dentist, then the gums are also more likely to remain in good health. Again, at-home oral hygiene can keep the gums healthy, but any build-up of plaque and tartar that is not caught can put the gums at serious risk. While plaque and tartar can negatively affect the teeth, they can also negatively affect the gums, resulting in infection, which can lead to periodontal disease. 

By getting a professional teeth cleaning every six months, individuals can expect to have healthy gums that appear pink and firm. If the gums do not appear in good health, the general dentist can perform teeth cleanings more frequently, which will help encourage good gum health. 

Stain prevention

Over time, the teeth can become severely stained, which can result in a need for teeth whitening or other types of restoration. However, to avoid this, one can undergo a teeth cleaning at least every six months, if not more often. Teeth cleanings from a general dentist ensure that any build-up is removed in a timely manner, thus discouraging the possibility that long-term staining will take place. 

Strengthening

A professional teeth cleaning from a general dentist also helps remineralize the teeth, which can often become weak over time. General dentists will apply a fluoride application immediately after the teeth cleaning, which helps strengthen the enamel so the teeth remain durable and in good shape. 

Learn more about professional teeth cleanings

When looking for more information on the importance of teeth cleanings from a general dentist, it can be helpful to undergo a consultation. Questions can be answered, and an evaluation can be done in order to determine how a teeth cleaning can be beneficial. Find out more by reaching out today!

Request an appointment here: https://www.peakviewdentistry.com or call PeakView Dentistry at (303) 578-5800 for an appointment in our Boulder office.

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Gina Putnam

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