Dental Cleaning

It can still be beneficial for you to schedule a professional cleaning at Creating Beautiful Smiles twice each year, even if you carefully brush and floss at home. Using state-of-the-art tools, a dental cleaning removes built-up tartar and plaque and then polishes the enamel for a brighter, healthier smile. During your cleaning, feel free to ask for tips on caring for your teeth at home and learn if there are any areas that may need more attention. Dental cleanings give your dentist an opportunity to look for any areas of concern in the mouth that may need care. Getting a dental cleaning is a crucial part of keeping up your oral health so make appointments for your family at our Racine, WI office.

A professional cleaning will begin by removing the plaque and tartar deposits on your teeth, which can be hard to treat at home with just daily brushing and flossing. Advanced equipment is used to scale buildup without affecting the enamel. To begin, an ultrasonic device breaks up large areas of plaque and tartar with high-speed vibrations and a lubricating mist. Next, a fine handheld instrument, such as a scaler or curette, will remove the remaining pieces. Each tooth needs to be treated individually to get all the tartar and plaque. Once your teeth are clean, your enamel will be polished to remove stains and strengthen the teeth. If requested or needed, a fluoride treatment will be performed after your cleaning.