Routine Cleanings, Fluoride, & Desensitizing

Routine Cleanings

A routine cleaning is preventive in nature and is typically recommended every 6 months to maintain a healthy mouth. On occasion, our team of hygienists and doctors will recommend cleanings every 3-4 months in order to maintain the best level of care for your specific needs. Your hygienist will do a periodontal screening during this appointment to assess the gums and supporting bone for signs of infection and inflammation. Your cleaning may include a combination of an ultrasonic scaler as well as hand scalers and polishers. X-rays are recommended at one-year intervals to check for cavities and gum disease not detectable by only a visual exam.

During your visit, your hygienist will be removing plaque and tartar that, if left untreated, may lead to gum disease. With your doctor, your hygienist will determine if you require more frequent cleanings or additional periodontal therapy.

Fluoride Treatment

Fluoride treatments are an important decay preventive for children and adults alike. Your hygienist will recommend the application of our professional strength fluoride product to the tooth surface after your dental cleaning. This treatment helps patients who experience sensitivity from exposed root surfaces and is great for people who are at higher risk for cavities due to diet, medications, who are medically compromised or who struggle with proper home care.

Desensitizing

This is a quick, painless procedure that involves applying a product to sensitive areas of your teeth and is then bonded to those surfaces by a special blue curing light. This procedure can be done in as little as 5 minutes and can have results for up to a year.