Why a Professional Dental Cleaning?

Many of us have heard that we should visit the dentist and the hygienist every 6 months in order to perform a complete check up and a professional dental cleaning (prophylaxis). Unfortunately most Americans skip their appointment because they don’t know the importance or the consequences.

For your information, brushing your teeth 3 times a day just gets off about 65% of the plaque and bacteria that is on teeth. So this means that 35% of plaque is left on your mouth. Just imagine all the food left on your teeth day by day! Not a nice picture, right?

This accumulation of bacteria and plaque can cause you:

Cavities: Bacteria make acids dissolving the enamel surface of the tooth and create holes in the tooth.
Gingivitis: The presence of plaque can irritate your gums causing inflammation
Periodontitis: The inflammation spreads from the gums to the ligaments and bone that support the teeth.
Bad breath: The bacteria colonized in your mouth causes a bad odor.

These are some of the reasons why regular visits to our hygienist are so necessary. Visiting our dental office in Los Angeles, CA for regular professional cleanings is vital to having healthy teeth and gums!

Why should you have a dental cleaning every 6 months?

to remove plaque and tartar
to fight gum disease
to prevent bad breath
to prevent tooth loss
to prevent diabetes and heart disease
to prevent oral cancer

A professional dental cleaning is a simple and painless dental procedure. A dental cleaning is performed by our hygienist at any of our 4 offices in Los Angeles. This involves the use of several dental instruments or devices to loosen and remove deposits from the teeth especially in areas that are difficult to reach in routine tooth brushing.

What to expect on your professional dental cleaning at George Lim Dental:

Plaque and tartar removing
Tooth polishing
Flossing between your teeth
Tooth scaling
Fluoride treatments
Tooth brushing and flossing instructions and recommendations

Remember, by seeing our dentists in Los Angeles on a regular basis and following daily good oral hygiene practices at home, you are more likely to keep your teeth and gums healthy.