DENTAL CLEANINGS

As a preventive practice, regular professional cleanings can’t be beat. In fact, more and more, these sessions are referred to as preventive dentistry since they allow your dental team to be proactive in managing your dental health. Here’s what a dental cleaning appointment provides:

• Helps you maintain a attractive and healthy smile
• Removal of all stain, plaque, and tartar deposits
• Prevention against tooth decay
• A dental exam
• X-rays, if applicable
• Education

At Polwarth Family Dentistry, the hygienists and Dr. Polwarth team up to not only provide you with considerably whiter, cleaner teeth, they also use this time to monitor your oral health, including your gums. 

Regular visits for cleanings allow the dental experts to spot potential problems and quickly fix them before they develop into something more serious.

When you visit Polwarth Family Dentistry for a cleaning, here’s what you can expect:

• The hygienist reviews your health history and updates xrays when needed
• She then uses specialized instruments to gently remove plaque and tartar
• Next, the hygienist polishes your teeth followed by flossing
• Finally, a fluoride treatment may be applied to prevent decay

Once your cleaning is complete Dr. Polwarth will do a thorough dental exam and address any concerns you may have.

Polwarth Family Dentistry recommends you come at least twice a year for a dental cleaning, however your cleaning frequency is determined by your individual needs.

It is also worth noting that as important as your visits are, your at-home care is equally, if not more, important. The dental professionals at Polwarth Family Dentistry recommend that you:

• Brush at least twice a day
• Rinse after meals and brushing
• Floss at least once a day

By keeping up with your at-home care and your regular dental cleanings, these visits may be the only time you need to see the dentist.

To get started on your preventive care, call Polwarth Family Dentistry.