A professional teeth cleaning treatment is something you should be having at least once a year because it removes plaque build-up and any tartar that has formed beneath your gum line. Burlington residents can have a dental cleaning with Dr. Paul Dunkling and Dr. Greg Penney, dentists at Dunkling and Penney Dentistry.
Dental Teeth Cleaning
Good home oral hygiene practices are important for reducing your risk of plaque and tartar build-up. But even brushing and flossing every day and use mouthwash, a small amount of plaque will still remain.
Burlington dental patients who get their teeth cleaned regularly at Dunkling and Penney Dentistry reduce their chances of tooth decay. This is because the fluoride solution used by Dr. Dunkling and Dr. Penney to clean your teeth removes traces of plaque. They will also remove any tartar build-up from your gum line. If you skip your annual dental cleaning, you increase your risk of cavities and gum disease because tartar has been left to build up. Even if you have healthy teeth, you should still get them cleaned to prevent gum disease.
Professional Dental Cleaning Procedure
When you go to Dunkling and Penney to get your teeth cleaned, your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to see if you have any pockets around your teeth where bacteria can form. If you do, your dentist will recommend professional cleaning. Your dentist will use an instrument called a scaler to remove plaque and tartar around your gums and from between your teeth. Tartar can only be removed at your dentist’s office, so if you have some, you may need to brush and floss more often.
If you need a dental cleaning, call Dunkling and Penney Dentistry at their Burlington office on (802) 863-3479 or at their Jericho office on (802) 899-3973.