Burlington teeth cleaning
Dental cleanings and periodontal cleanings are both professional cleanings but they’re done for very different reasons. In many cases, patients say that periodontal maintenance cleanings feel the same as dental cleanings (prophylaxis) but they are more expensive. Although they may feel similar, they are not. There are significant clinical differences between a periodontal
Burlington teeth cleaning and a dental cleaning.
Dental cleanings and periodontal cleanings are done for very purposes. A regular dental cleaning, which is also known as prophylaxis, is done to prevent dental problems. It’s intended for patients who have good oral health and don’t exhibit any signs of periodontal disease. If the patient has an infection or shows signs of periodontal disease such as bleeding, gum recession, exposed teeth, mobility of teeth or bone loss; a regular dental cleaning will not be performed. A periodontal Burlington teeth cleaning will need to be done instead. If there are no signs of periodontal disease, the hygienist will perform a prophylaxis. During the cleaning, she will use special tools to remove plaque, tartar and other substances. The cleaning is intended to prevent periodontal from developing. Patients who have good overall oral health should see a professional dental hygienist twice a year for a dental cleaning. Patients with periodontal disease will need to get a periodontal cleaning. A periodontal cleaning, also called periodontal maintenance, is done to treat patients with periodontal disease. The procedure is a deep cleaning that thoroughly cleans the teeth and stops the progression of periodontal disease. It’s a procedure that will most likely need to be done approximately three or four times per year. The frequency of periodontal cleanings will vary from patient to patient. It will be based on several factors, such as how quickly the plaque and tartar accumulate and how excessive the bleeding and inflammation is.
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By The Jersey Dental Group
November 30, 2017
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