Our dentist or certified dental hygienist will perform 3 basic procedures that make up a dental cleaning:

Calculus control

Our dentists will use specific tools that are designed to wash away any calculus, or tartar, that has accumulated on your teeth. Tartar resides above and just below your gum line and must be removed in order to prevent tooth decay.

Hand instruments

After our dentist uses a pressurized tool to blast away calculus, they will then use another hand instrument to further remove any remaining tartar.

Polishing

After your teeth have been given a fresh clean, the dentist will use an abrasive substance that further removes plaque, while also removing minor surface stains for a completely fresh look. T

It is very hard to achieve excellent teeth without visiting us at least twice a year for a routine dental cleaning and a yearly dental exam. This is because traditional brushing methods are unable to remove tartar, though plaque prevention is still possible.