Professional Dental Cleaning for Your Dental Health
You brush your teeth twice daily and floss every day. You eat a healthy diet, and you are confident in your dental hygiene routine. You may wonder, then, if it is necessary to schedule a professional dental cleaning. Those biannual checkups may seem inconvenient, but Dr. Afar, Los Angeles dentist, encourages his patients to not skip their biannual professional cleanings and dental exams. Their dental health may just depend on them.
One of the top reasons to get a professional dental cleaning is to protect your gum health. Plaque tends to accumulate along the gumline and between the teeth where it can be difficult to remove. There it can harden into tartar and irritate gums. When gums are inflamed, oral bacteria can more easily infect them. A professional cleaning is designed to remove all the plaque and tartar buildup in these hard-to-reach spots. A professional cleaning can help prevent tooth decay as well by removing this buildup.
Our dentist will also perform an in-depth dental exam and check your gums and your teeth for any signs of disease, and he will check to ensure all your restorations are intact. Our dentist may also make treatment recommendations or advise you on ways you can improve your dental health at home. Dental sealants, fluoride treatments and orthodontics can all help you enjoy better dental health.
To learn more about your options or to schedule your next dental cleaning with Dr. Afar, Los Angeles dental exam, cleaning dentist, call our office.