Gentle Teeth Cleanings At Distinctive Dentistry Can Help Keep You Healthy

Routine dental care is extremely important to help support your overall health. Many people put off routine dental cleanings because, let’s face it: life is busy, and Oregonians are busier than ever. Between taking care of our families and working, it’s challenging to be proactive about our dental care. Unfortunately, putting off routine teeth cleanings can have dire consequences, and not just for our oral health. Missing a cavity can have severe health implications as well.

Why Routine Teeth Cleaning And Plaque Removal Are Important

While most individuals know that brushing and flossing daily is essential to healthy teeth and gums, many people only visit the dentist when there is a severe issue such as tooth pain or tooth loss. In other words, it’s tempting to be reactive instead of proactive.

You’ll have a more beautiful, brighter, and healthier smile when you have regular professional teeth cleanings and exams. Avoiding regular cleanings and exams can impact your overall health and wellness.

Here are some things that can occur if you don’t schedule regular professional teeth cleaning.

• Plaque turns into tartar, especially in areas of your mouth that are difficult to access with a toothbrush and dental floss.
• Brushing your teeth and flossing between teeth doesn’t remove hardened tartar (or calculus). Only professional teeth cleanings can do that.
• When you don’t visit your dentist regularly, cavities will go unnoticed and can lead to further problems and infection.
• Fillings don’t last forever, and you won’t be aware of a loose filling until it starts causing you pain. Catching loose fillings early is the key to saving your teeth.

What You Can Expect During a Professional Teeth Cleaning

You may be surprised that you will quickly be in and out of your dentist’s office when you go for professional teeth cleaning. Here is what you can expect from the team at Distinctive Dentistry in Eugene, Oregon.

1. The dental hygienists will remove the tartar from your teeth. What is tartar? Tartar is hardened plaque on your teeth, and you can only remove it with professional teeth cleaning. Dr. Gemmell’s team uses advanced ultrasonic instruments and proven techniques to effectively and safely remove tartar from your teeth.
2. The dental hygienists will remove the plaque from your teeth. Plaque is a soft bacterial film that coats the teeth. If it’s not removed, it damages both the teeth and the gums.
3. The team will polish your teeth, so they’re smooth and clean when you leave.
4. Once your teeth are clean, the dentist will thoroughly examine your gums, teeth, and supporting structures. Equally important, the dentist will screen for oral cancer.

Gentle Teeth Cleaning in Eugene, Oregon

Are you interested in learning more about dental plaque removal? Dr. Robert Gemmell and the team at Distinctive Dentistry in Eugene, Oregon, are here to answer your questions about our teeth cleaning procedures. Call us at (541) 255-1287 today for more information. You can also contact us online.