As a Centennial, CO, dentist, I advise my patients that brushing and flossing alone is insufficient. Of course, regular oral hygiene sessions are essential and should be part of your overall dental health routine, but professional teeth cleanings should never be skipped.
The American Dental Association and my colleagues recommend teeth cleanings every six months to significantly lower gum disease risks. If you’ve already been diagnosed with gum disease, we’ll talk about deep cleanings and a more customized treatment schedule.
Regular Dental Cleanings Lower Gum Disease Risks
Even if you brush and floss after every meal or at least twice daily, your toothbrush and dental floss cannot remove stubborn plaque, which leads to decay, gingivitis, and periodontitis. Additionally, it’s hard to reach some areas of the mouth to remove plaque and bacteria sufficiently.
Fortunately, my hygienist uses special tools and techniques to remove all problematic plaque, bacteria, and tartar, giving you clean oral surfaces every six months. This schedule has been shown to reduce gum disease risks when coupled with excellent at-home care.
About Gum Disease in Centennial, CO
Advanced gum disease is a series of infections and inflammation that penetrate oral ligaments and bones. I can reverse gingivitis in its earliest stages when infections are not bone-deep. However, I can only treat periodontitis. Treatment is essential to save teeth and prevent physical health complications related to the heart, lungs, and other body systems.
By clearing debris from your teeth every six months, tartar and bacteria have a diminished opportunity to cause complications like gum disease. Additionally, teeth cleanings are part of your preventive dental visit, which includes an exam. The dental exam allows me to catch gum health issues in the curable stage.
Is It Time for Your Next Dental Exam and Teeth Cleaning?
If it’s time for your next dental checkup and teeth cleaning in Centennial, CO, contact a member of my team today at (303) 795-0066 to schedule an appointment. Remember to ask about our current patient specials!