Spring is right around the corner, and this is a perfect chance to improve the health of your smile. We suggest a checkup and cleaning twice a year, and if you haven’t scheduled your fist one for 2025, you should do so now! Let your Richardson, TX, family dentist offer a spring cleaning for your teeth!
Dental Cleanings
Over time, as bacteria breaks down particles of sugar and starch left behind by the foods and drinks we consume, a layer of plaque will coat the teeth. This eventually hardens into tartar. The buildup can be limited with daily brushing and flossing, but only a professional cleaning can remove these layers. Without removal, the plaque and tartar could weaken and erode portions of the teeth to allow cavities to form. Likewise, the gums could become inflamed to cause gingivitis and periodontal disease. You could also be more likely to form teeth stains and develop bad breath!
Which is why we suggest removing buildup for each and every member of your family once every six months. With an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool, our team can remove these layers from the teeth gently and thoroughly. We then polish the teeth, which not only brightens them, but also limits the ability of plaque and tartar to accumulate before we see you again.
Scaling and Root Planing
We also offer what is known as a deep cleaning, or a scaling and root planing. This procedure is conducted when a patient has symptoms of gingivitis and gum disease, such as sore, red, and bleeding gums. The scaling and root planing allows our team to use the same tools mentioned above to remove buildup from the teeth, exposed roots, and from beneath the gum line. Obviously, since this is more involved, we can numb the smile beforehand. For some, this could take one visit while others may need more. We then manage the disease with routine cleaning every three to four months.
Comprehensive Treatment
Along with preventive procedures, we also offer a wide range of treatment options, from general and preventive care to manage your oral health, to lifelike restoration to repair the teeth. We also have cosmetic dentistry, periodontal treatment, lifelike dental prosthetics, and pediatric dentistry too. If you have any questions, or if you want to schedule a cleaning, then contact our team today to get started!
Your Richardson, TX, Dentist Talks About Family Dentistry
We want to help you avoid the risk of common but serious concerns like tooth decay and periodontal disease. For more information on our approach to preventive dentistry, then please schedule a consultation by calling the Viva Dental Family Dentistry office nearest you at (214) 337-7800 (Dallas) or (972) 437-6000 (Richardson).
