A dental cleaning is a professional cleaning you receive from your dental hygienist and is usually completed in less than 30 minutes. Cleanings should be performed every six months to prevent excessive plaque buildup. Plaque left untreated can lead to unhealthy gums and tooth decay. A routine dental cleaning should include scaling, root planing and polishing. Scaling and root planing is the process of removing plaque and tartar from all tooth surfaces with a variety of methods, depending on the amount of plaque and tartar. Polishing completes the cleaning, making the surface of the teeth smooth and minimizing future plaque build-up.
"The receptionists were very kind and professional and helped me with scheduling not only my appointment, but also my two kids and were able to get us in all together. The hygienist was also very kind and did a great job with all three of our cleanings. Dr. Bo was very thorough and explained and showed me what type of dental work I would need done. I was super pleased with how well they treated and interacted with my two young kids. They made them feel safe and eased their nerves of the dentist. Extremely happy with our experience and look forward to continuing our dental health with this office."
