You should have your teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months. If you are in the process of treatment of dental and other disorders, more frequent cleaning and examination might be necessary. Every time you have your routine cleaning, your teeth will also have an examination, which includes x-rays.
In the long run, it helps prevents cavities, tartar buildup and gum disease. Teeth cleaning is also called prophylaxis which is a preventive treatment of a disease. It is a procedure that removes tartar (mineralized plaque) which can develop even when you are careful with brushing and flossing
Our dental cleaning is the most sought-after service in our office. Our demand is so high that we are commonly booked for months at a time! If you are a new patient wanting to schedule a cleaning appointment, we recommend you schedule an examination with one of our doctors first, which allows us to determine what type of dental cleaning you need. It also allows us to schedule your appointment in a more timely manner.