Teeth
Cleaning

Our goal at Dentist of Aventura is to provide comprehensive, gentle, and efficient teeth-cleaning procedures. As soon as you enter our office, you will receive the best care and professionalism.

Ultrasonic teeth cleaning is the first step in the procedure. This procedure uses a scaler, a dental cleaning tool with a vibrating tip that releases water. Tartar or calculus is removed and dislodged by injecting the pressurized water into the gingival borders. Additionally, food, tea, coffee, and tobacco surface stains can be eliminated with the use of water pressure and vibration. A brush with a revolving head is used to assist in spreading a prophylactic paste after the expert has run the scaler over every tooth. This paste aids in the removal of bacterial plaque and stains.

Different Types of Teeth Cleaning Performed by Dentists

Your dentist will carry out one of the four types of dental cleanings listed below, depending on the quantity of plaque and tartar on your teeth:

1.  Prophylaxis Dental Cleaning

The definition of prophylaxis is “to prevent disease.” Prophylactic dental cleanings are performed on healthy teeth to keep them free from gum disease and decay. Using a dental scaler or water stream, prophylactic cleanings eliminate plaque and tartar from the teeth’ front, back, and sides. Most dental patients just need a prophylactic cleaning, particularly if they have maintained daily oral hygiene and semi-annual dental checkups. 

2.Scaling and Root Planing

Gingivitis and periodontitis are treated by scaling and root planing cleanings, sometimes referred to as deep cleanings, which are applied to the teeth and gum pockets. Gingivitis deep cleanings are typically finished in a single dental visit. However, deep cleanings for periodontitis may necessitate several visits and local anesthetics, depending on the severity. The process of scaling eliminates plaque and tartar from the tooth’s surface and from the gum pockets that develop beneath the gum line due to gum disease. 

3.Gross Debridement Cleaning

The most thorough type of teeth cleaning is called gross debridement, intended to remove large deposits of tartar and plaque. These cases typically include people who have been avoiding the dentist for a long time or who find it difficult to maintain an oral hygiene regimen. During extensive debridement cleanings, an electrical instrument is utilized to dislodge tartar because plaque turns into tartar, and significant amounts of tartar are particularly hard. 

4.Periodontal Care

Cleaning the gums on a regular basis to prevent periodontal disease is known as periodontal care. Periodontal care differs from other dental cleanings in that it requires regularity (i.e., every 3-4 months). This is because gum disease worsens if treatment is not received and can even cause teeth to become loose.

Why Do I Need an Oral Cleaning?

Professional teeth cleaning is an effective way to fight many oral diseases. It can relieve inflammation of the marginal gingiva (in periodontitis), completely normalizing the patient’s condition.

In addition, removing the supra-gingival layer of pigmented plaque significantly lightens the enamel. Unlike chemical whitening, which changes the structure of tooth tissues, professional cleaning only removes deposits stuck to the upper layer without disturbing the enamel at the cellular level.

Oral health is an essential part of overall well-being, and professional teeth cleaning is one of the best investments you can make to protect it. At Dentist of Aventura, we’re passionate about helping our patients achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles.

Dentist of Aventura in Hollywood, Hallandale, Ojus, North Miami, and Sunny Isles offers highly qualified dental care from the industry’s leading specialists at affordable prices. Here, you can have a comprehensive hygienic cleaning of the oral cavity and get effective recommendations for the care of tooth enamel and gums. Our modern equipment and staff of experienced doctors allow us to perform even the most complex dental scaling procedures.

At Dentist of Aventura, our teeth cleaning services are essential for maintaining oral health, whether you have natural teeth, dentures, or dental implants, ensuring adults of all ages receive top-quality care at an affordable cost.