Taking care of your teeth and gums is one of the most important things you can do for the health of your entire body. Studies have shown people who have gum disease can often experience heart conditions. To keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible, you need to make sure you brush your teeth after each meal and you floss at least twice a day. Doing these oral hygiene tasks every day can help to keep your teeth as healthy as possible. Along with cleaning your teeth at home, it is also important to see your dentist for teeth cleaning in Salisbury NC. The dentist has specialized tools to help remove the sticky and often hardened plaque that can lead to cavities and possible tooth damage or even loss.
What Occurs During Teeth Cleaning?
When you go to the dentist to have your teeth cleaned, the hygienist is normally the dental professional you will first see. He or she will carefully brush your teeth using a special paste and a brushing tool. This brushing tool is run by a motor and can get into areas of the teeth your normal toothbrush can miss. The hygienist will be careful to remove all of the plaque around the gum line and on the all sides and surfaces of each tooth. This plaque must be removed or it can begin to eat away at the surface of your enamel and cause cavities.
Once your teeth have been brushed, the hygienist will floss your teeth. Since brushes cannot get the plaque that is stuck between your teeth, floss must be used to remove this sticky substance. Once each of your teeth have been carefully flossed, you will have your teeth polished, to bring out the shine and then a special fluoride treatment will be rubbed over the surfaces of your teeth, to keep them strong and healthy.
If you are in need of having your teeth cleaned, contact Robert S. Ogden DDS PA. They offer a wide array of services to take care of the oral health needs of your entire family. Call them today for your appointment.
