Plaque is a bacteria-filled substance in your mouth. It sticks to your tooth surfaces every day. Even though you can remove a lot of it with brushing and flossing, you will not be able thoroughly rid your teeth of this problematic substance. While this may sound frustrating, you have nothing to worry about. We offer dental cleanings to remove the plaque you cannot address with your own efforts, which means maintaining a healthy smile is straightforward. Simply brush your teeth, floss your teeth, and visit us for cleanings. As for what you can expect from your visits, we’ve gathered the following information for some added insight:

Routine Cleanings

A routine cleaning is the dental cleaning we suggest for individuals with mostly healthy teeth and gums. As long as you are not suffering from gum disease, we will suggest that you visit us once every six months for this type of cleaning. We will begin by removing plaque from the surfaces of your teeth with the use of special professional cleaning instruments. Rest assured, our techniques are as thorough as they are gentle. You see, you cannot rid your smile completely of plaque all by yourself – even if you are dedicated to daily dental hygiene. Seeing us twice a year will ensure your teeth remain truly clean, which will protect them against problems like gingivitis and cavity formation. We will complete your cleaning with a tooth polishing.

Deep Cleanings

Are you suffering from gum disease? If so, a routine dental cleaning will not suffice. You are dealing with plaque that has migrated beneath your gumline and that has hardened. Neither home brushing nor a routine cleaning can remove this cement-like substance or address the inflammation you are experiencing. Instead, we will provide you with a deep cleaning, known as ultrasonic scaling and root planing. We will remove the plaque and smooth your teeth to get you on track toward restored gum health.

ABOUT YOUR CONROE, TX DENTIST:

The Dental Centre of Conroe, John M Richards DDS delivers distinctive cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry for residents of Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Montgomery, Willis, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities. For more information about our services, or to schedule an appointment, contact us by calling (936) 441-4600.