Teeth Cleaning Brampton

We all know that taking care of your teeth and gums at home is essential. However, an effective oral health care routine also means keeping regularly scheduled appointments with your dentist for oral examinations and professional cleanings.  Maintaining regular dentist appointments is important to your oral and overall health.  It will also help with early discovery of oral problems that can be taken care of before they become major oral issues that can potentially save you time and money. 

What Does Preventative Care Include?

Preventative care is the key to a healthy smile.  There are two essential ways to help maintain peak oral health.  Maintaining a daily oral hygiene regimen will help to prevent most common oral issues. Secondly, regular visits to your dentist will aid in detecting problems in their early stages to prevent them from advancing.

Preventive dental care includes:

• Professional Dental Cleanings & Examinations
• Patient Education & Respectful Communication
• Digital X-Rays, Intraoral Cameras & Dental Lasers
• Oral Cancer Screenings
• Deep Cleanings for Gum Disease Treatment
• Emergency Dental Care

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How Often Should I Visit the Dentist?

It’s recommended by the Canadian Dental Association, as well as our team, that you schedule your oral health visits every three to six months. These regular check-ups will allow your dental team to detect, diagnose, and treat your smile, thus reducing the risk of far more severe complications. Consequently, it will also greatly reduce the need for more complicated and potentially expensive treatments in the future.

What Should I Expect During My Dental Exam?

Communication is key!  Please make sure to do your best to voice any concerns or questions about your treatment. The first step in your exam will be to conduct a series of digital x-rays. The dental exrays will be of your teeth, gums, jaw, and your face. This is to ensure that there are no underlying issues. Additionally, your dental team will also review your current oral and medical health history to attain a fuller understanding of your dental background and overall health. 

What if There is a Problem?

In the event that an issue is detected, your dental team will determine the best course of action for your individual dental needs. Your specific course of treatment for achieving a healthy smile will depend on the your specific dental issue and its level of severity. 

Why Do I Need Dental Cleaning Every 3 to 6 Months?

Professional dental cleanings are essential for removing plaque buildup from the surfaces of your teeth. If left untreated, this sticky-white film on your teeth will develop into tartar.  Tartar cannot be removed by regular brushing and flossing at home. Tartar is basically hardened plaque that contain acids that quickly begin to eat away at the enamel on your teeth, causing cavities and tooth decay. 

Without regular profesdsional dental cleanings, you will not only be at a much higher risk of developing cavities but gum disease will also now become a major factor. Plaque can accumulate on your teeth to such a degree that it will inflame and irritate your gums as it collects along and under the gum line. This gum line inflammation (bleeding gums) is your first indicator of gum disease or gingivitis.  

How Can I Protect My Smile Between Dental Visits?

Here are seven helpful tips that you can do every day to improve your smile:

1. Brush twice daily
2. Replace your toothbrush every three months
3. Floss after every meal once a day
4. Drink plenty of water
5. Limit alcohol & quit smoking
6. Choose a vitamin and mineral-rich diet
7. Visit your dentist every six months for professional care