Teeth Cleaning is a vital part of regular dental care. While brushing and flossing is an important part of good dental care, your regular teeth cleaning appointments with New Hyde Park Dental in Lake success, New York, are just as important. Oral Health ties in closely to overall health and wellness, so don't delay in having your teeth cleaned regularly.
Teeth Cleaning Q & A
How can you get ready for a dental cleaning?
Before you have a dental cleaning at
New Hyde Park Dental, It's important to that our providers get a full medical history from you. If you have any personal history or even family history with heart disease,
gum disease, or oral cancer, our providers need to be aware of this. Information like this allow them to prepare for your dental cleaning to make it as safe as possible.
Other than the medical history, the best way to get ready for a dental cleaning is to regularly brush and floss your teeth. The better you care for your teeth in between dental cleanings, the easier your dental cleaning will be.
How does dental cleaning work?
The purpose of a dental cleaning is to remove plaque and tartar buildup that isn’t removed by routine brushing and flossing. It's not possible to get every bit of plaque and tartar, even with the most careful brushing and flossing. A dental cleaning removes all
plaque and tartar and then polishes the teeth, which makes it harder for bacteria to stick to the teeth.
When is a deep dental cleaning needed?
A deep dental cleaning is sometimes needed when a patient has more serious plaque and tartar buildup. In a deep cleaning, teeth scaling and root planing are performed as needed. This type of cleaning takes more time than a regular dental cleaning, and it requires a different kind of anesthesia in most cases.
How can you maintain the benefits of a teeth cleaning?
The best way to maintain the results of your teeth cleaning is to keep up a strict brushing-and-flossing routine. Our providers may also recommend a fluoride rinse, which can help make your teeth stronger and more resistant to bacteria.
How often should dental cleanings be performed?
It can vary based on the individual patient, but for most patients, once or twice yearly cleanings are recommended. If a patient has serious gum disease or other major dental issues, more frequent dental cleanings may be needed. Our providers are happy to work with each patient individually to determine a teeth cleaning schedule that will work for them. Costs may vary based on individual needs.