Procedure time 40 min to prep for impressions.
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Cleanings are recommended every six months.
The Cavitron or Ultrasonic Scalar is used to blast plaque or tarter from teeth. This is analternative to manual scaling which uses of a sharp scaler or curette to remove hardened deposits of extraneous matter from the teeth.
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Healthy gums mean healthy teeth.
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Plaque is the build up of natural oral bacteria on food debris that remains on the surface and between the teeth and gums. Combing with minerals in the saliva, it ultimately forms a hard, rough sediment known as dental tartar or calculus which attracts further plaque buildup. The reason cleanings are so important is that cleanings improve the health of your gums. Healthy gums mean healthy teeth. |
| Gums tend to recede from tarter that accumulates. This exposing the roots of the teeth causing them to become sensitive and eventually destroy periodontal attachments or tendons that hold the tooth to the bone, resulting in the bone receding and the tooth being rejected by the body. Once teeth start to become loose there is no saving the teeth. |
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The dental prophylaxis is refined by a final polishing of the teeth to remove stain and create a sensation of fresh breath and a clean mouth. Polishing paste is used to polish teeth after cleaning. |
