Make a commitment to your dental hygiene! Routine teeth cleanings and checkups are essential for ensuring optimal oral health. Regular visits to the dentist help you combat plaque and tartar build-up, which can erode enamel over time if not removed.
Additionally, regular cleaning by a dental hygienist will get rid of stubborn discolourations like coffee or tea stains and reveal signs of gum recession and any damage to tooth structures such as chips or cracks.
Healthy gums are critical to a captivating smile! Don’t underestimate their importance. Just like solid foundations keep our buildings standing, healthy gums provide the necessary support for a dazzling grin you can be proud of daily.
Excellent oral hygiene starts with a thorough cleaning! Plaque, a soft yellowish film that can be difficult to remove with regular brushing, requires professional attention. The dental hygienists at Mississauga Family Dentistry use specialised tools to remove plaque and its hardier counterpart, tartar, from those difficult-to-reach spots in your mouth. Once they’ve removed all build-ups, a gentle yet effective polishing follows, leaving you with that perfect smile again!
After your teeth are given a thorough clean and shine, the dentist at Mississauga Family Dentistry will review your chart and x-rays. They may provide tips on keeping up with good oral hygiene and offer advice regarding lifestyle changes that can help protect against tooth decay or gum disease. With regular checkups at Mississauga Family Dentistry, you stop dental problems before they become more severe!
We would normally recommend coming in every 6 months to get your teeth cleaned and have a checkup. However, the dentist may recommend more frequent visits if you have a specific need or we may book appointments further out if absolutely necessary for insurance or cost reasons.
Don’t wait! If you have any pain or discomfort in your mouth, call us right away! Cleanings are a good opportunity to prevent problems but are certainly not the only time to talk about them. Even if your problem seems minor, let us know now so we can fix it while it’s still minor.
Absolutely. Checkups are for your whole mouth. Gums, tongue, bones and all. If you wear dentures we still want to see you to ensure your dentures are in good shape and fit correctly and to examine the rest of your mouth and oral health.
Most dental cleanings last between 30 minutes to an hour on average, and are performed in a lying position in a comfortable dental chair.
Choose tartar-control toothpaste with fluoride. No matter how good you are with a toothbrush, dental floss is the only way to remove plaque between your teeth and keep tartar out of these hard-to-reach areas. Rinse daily. Use an antiseptic mouthwash daily to help kill bacteria that cause plaque.
With a regular dental cleaning, you can go ahead and eat after the cleaning, try to avoid food or drinks that are acidic or abrasive. However, if you received a fluoride treatment during your cleaning, you should wait at least 30 minutes before eating anything.
Continuing to brush and floss your teeth after they have been cleaned is the best way to maintain the work your dentist has done.
