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Dental Cleaning Specialist

A One Day Dentures

General Dentist & Cosmetic Dentist located in Redford, MI & Southfield, MI

Prevention and maintenance are the cornerstones of good oral hygiene, and routine dental cleanings are one of the best ways to prevent dental problems and maintain your oral health. A One Day Dentures in Redford and Southfield, Mississippi, provides its patients with exceptional dental cleanings so that their smiles stay as healthy as they are happy. Schedule your dental cleaning today by calling the office or booking a visit online.

Dental Cleaning Q & A

What is a dental cleaning?

Preventive care is the foundation of good dental health, and one of the cornerstones of preventive care is routine dental cleanings. 

Dental cleanings are professional tune-ups for your smile. They give your dentist a chance to deep clean your teeth and check in on your oral health. 

Why do I need a dental cleaning?

A dental cleaning gives you and your dentist a chance to make sure that your mouth is staying happy, healthy, and clean.

Even if you practice immaculate at-home care, there might still be some spots in your smile that are troublesome and hard to reach. 

If plaque is left to sit in those spots for too long, it can harden and turn into tartar, which can only be removed with professional instruments during a dental cleaning. 

Dental cleanings also give your dentist a regular opportunity to monitor your oral health and treat any conditions before they develop into something more serious. 

Gum disease, for example, is known as a “silent killer” because many patients don’t realize that they have it until it’s already progressed into its later stages. 

Your dentist at A One Day Dentures is trained to spot symptoms of conditions like these early on, and the sooner they’re able to treat you, the more effective and conservative their treatments are likely to be.

How often do I need a dental cleaning?

Most people need dental cleanings once every six months, but that frequency varies depending on the condition of their oral health. Patients that are experiencing gum disease, for example, might require more frequent cleanings. 

Your dentist at A One Day Dentures can work with you to determine exactly how often you need cleanings.

What happens during a dental cleaning?

Your dental cleaning begins with a quick visual exam. Your dentist assesses the health of your teeth and gums, looking for any signs of tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and other conditions. 

Depending on the results of the visual assessment and how long it’s been since your last cleaning, your dentist might take X-rays of your mouth. 

Next, the actual cleaning begins. Your dentist or dental hygienist removes the plaque and tartar from your teeth with a small instrument called a scaler. 

Once they’re done scraping off the buildup, they use a polishing toothpaste and a high-powered toothbrush to give you a professional-grade brushing. 

They follow that up with professional flossing, and then, depending on your oral health, give you a fluoride treatment to keep your teeth protected in-between visits.

Keep up on your oral health today by scheduling a dental cleaning with A One Day Dentures. You can book your visit by phone or online.