Did you know that professional teeth cleanings can help save your smile? It’s true! Without these cleanings, you leave your mouth liable to develop periodontal disease, cavities, and a number of other harmful dental conditions.
Fortunately, Dr. Ashley Lloyd, your dentist in Raleigh, NC offers a wide range of dental care services, including professional teeth cleaning and periodontal therapy, to help keep your smile in top shape!
What professional teeth cleanings can do for you
If you are brushing twice daily and flossing at least once a day, that’s a great start to a healthy smile, but these steps alone won't remove all of the harmful bacteria within your mouth. To fully remove the soft deposits (plaque) and the hard deposits (calculus or tartar) from your teeth, regular professional teeth cleanings are needed. This is because
- Plaque contains millions of harmful bacteria that produce toxins. These toxins work to inflame, infect, and destroy your soft tissue, causing gum disease.
- Hard deposits form a rough surface that plaque can cling to. These hard deposits are much harder to remove than plaque, requiring removal by a dental care professional. Professional teeth cleanings remove the plaque and calculus, giving you a clean, beautiful smile.
These are just a few of the reasons why professional teeth cleanings are so important to the health of your smile:
- Harmful bacteria, plaque and hard deposits are removed, reducing gum inflammation
- Your teeth are polished to remove stains, making your smile more attractive
- You will learn about the latest tools and techniques to keep your smile healthy at home
- Your gums and teeth will be monitored for any signs of bone loss, bleeding, and other signs of periodontal disease
Ideally, you should have your teeth cleaned every six months to help prevent gum disease. After all, if you let gum disease go untreated, it can turn into periodontal disease, a condition that can cause bone destruction and loose teeth.
Give us a call!
To find out more about the importance of professional teeth cleanings, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Ashley Lloyd in Raleigh, NC, today at (919) 828-1001.