Did you know that regular professional teeth cleanings can help lower the risk of tooth decay and gum disease? While proper at-home oral hygiene practices are excellent ways to keep dental problems at bay, routine dental cleanings are critical to rounding out your routines. Ongoing professional preventive care is the most effective way to ensure long-term oral health and well-being.
Lake Minneola Dentistry is your home for exceptional dental care. We invite you to visit our Clermont office to enjoy gentle, thorough cleanings by highly experienced professionals who are dedicated to maintaining healthy smiles for life.
Routine preventive dental care is key to preventing the onset and progression of dental problems, such as cavities and gum disease. Our team at Lake Minneola Dentistry will look for early signs of problems and treat any conditions before they progress and require extensive and costly treatments down the road.
Lowering the risk of gum disease not only reflects on your oral health but also affects your overall health. The progressive condition has been linked to serious health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, respiratory problems, and more. Preventing gum disease and keeping your smile healthy and sound will enhance your overall health and quality of life.
Regular dental cleanings offer an excellent opportunity to learn more about enhancing your oral hygiene practices at home. We are always happy to demonstrate the best brushing and flossing techniques to lower the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. We are also pleased to offer advice on healthy nutrition and supplementation for healthy, beautiful smiles.
The American Dental Association recommends scheduling dental visits at intervals determined by your dentist. Most dental professionals recommend that patients with healthy teeth and gums schedule dental exams and professional teeth cleanings every six months. However, patients with periodontal (gum) may require more frequent care.
During your routine or prophylaxis cleanings, our dental hygienist will remove plaque and tartar deposits from your teeth and gum line using an instrument called a scaler. At Lake Minneola Dentistry, we use an ultrasonic scaler to quickly and gently blast away plaque, tartar, and surface stains. Depending on your unique needs, we may recommend a fluoride treatment to strengthen your tooth enamel and lower your risk of future decay.
If you maintain meticulous dental hygiene practices at home and keep up with your routine dental visits, you will likely only need prophylaxis cleanings. If, however, you develop gum disease, you may require a deep cleaning, a procedure known as scaling and root planing.
Deep dental cleanings are the first line of defense against periodontal disease. Similar to regular professional cleanings, our ultrasonic scaler removes plaque and tartar from the teeth and gum line. Next is root planing, which involves cleaning and smoothing out the tooth root surfaces to promote gum tissue healing and reattachment.
After scaling and root planing, most patients require periodontal maintenance visits every 3-4 months. We will clean your teeth and monitor your gum health to ensure the condition does not progress. It's also vital that you maintain meticulous home oral hygiene practices.
Prevention is the best way to keep dental disease at bay. Contact Lake Minneola Dentistry at 352-995-7959 to book a consultation, or fill out our online form to request an appointment today! We look forward to working alongside you to keep your smile healthy and bright for a lifetime!
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