A professional dental clean reinforces your own oral health regimen and gives your dentist an opportunity to thoroughly clean your teeth and detect any disease of gums at the same time.

Is Dental Cleaning Necessary ?

Dental cleanings help prevent gum disease and tooth loss. They can help maintain good physical health, possibly reducing heart attacks and strokes. They remove stains, freshen your breath by eliminating plaque and tartar build-up.

How often should you get the cleaning done ?

If you have good oral hygiene habits and a healthy mouth, you will probably require professional teeth cleaning at least once every 6-12 months. If you have a history of periodontal disease, you should get your teeth cleaned more often in order to prevent the recurrence of infections or disease.

How is the teeth cleaning done ?

Tartar (Mineralized Plaque) is removed with an ultrasonic scaler and fine hand tools. Even with routine brushing and flossing, tartar can develop in hard-to-reach places. Due to its hard nature, tartar can only be removed by a dentist. We polish your teeth using a slow-speed hand-piece with a soft rubber cup / bristle brush that spins on the end. We use this in combination with a special gritty paste to make your teeth shiny and smooth.

Why do you need Deep Cleaning of Teeth ?

Deep cleaning or Root planing of teeth is required to remove the tartar that is below the gums on the root surfaces of the teeth. Sub gingival accumulation of tartar is a sign of periodontal disease which is accompanied by bone loss around the teeth and the recession of the gums. It is carried out under the local anesthesia in the dental chair.

Professional teeth cleaning is essential for maintaining optimal health of gums and teeth.

Schedule your dental cleaning today

If you would like to book with us, please call Family Dentist at (03) 9798 4420, (03) 9798 4822. If you need to reach us after regular business hours, you can Book an appointment online or you can leave your name and number and we will get back to you.