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White teeth are a key aspect of a bright, confident smile. To maintain your pearly whites, you need to get your teeth professionally cleaned on a regular basis. How regularly? We recommend at least once every six months and even more frequently if you have a history of oral health issues.
Unfortunately, many people believe that brushing twice a day is all it takes to keep their teeth clean. However, to maintain optimal oral hygiene, this is not the full story.
In this blog post, we will talk in more detail about dental scale and cleans, why they’re necessary and how often you should get them. Proper dental cleaning will go a long way in helping to avoid and get rid of most dental issues.
At The House of Mouth, we offer only the highest quality oral care products backed by research, used by millions, and most importantly that work. We are also now proud to offer professional and affordable in-chair dental scale and cleans and teeth whitening at our relaxed Burleigh Heads studio. Contact us today to book an appointment.
What Is a Dental Scale and Clean?
A scale and clean is a dental procedure that involves removing built-up tartar/calculus and plaque from the teeth. The scale part of the procedure involves using a special tool to scrape away the hard, mineralised deposits that have accumulated on your teeth. The cleaning aspect is fairly self-explanatory and involves removing any remaining plaque and bacteria from the surface of the teeth.
Scale and cleans are an important part of maintaining good oral health, as they help prevent cavities, gum disease, and other dental problems. Most people should have a scale and clean at least once every six months, although people with more active oral health issues may need to have the procedure more frequently.
Here is what you can expect from a scale and clean with The House of Mouth:
- Thorough cleaning of your teeth
- Teeth scaling
- Teeth polishing
- Removal of tartar/calculus, plaque
- Removal of extrinsic stains
- Fluoride treatment (as required)
So now that we know just what a scale and clean entails, let’s take a look at whether or not they’re actually necessary.
Are Professional Dental Cleanings Necessary?
A scale and clean by your dentist or hygienist is an important part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Professional cleaning removes the tartar/calculus (hardened plaque) that brushing and flossing at home can’t reach. A scale and clean also polishes your teeth so they look their best.
Here are some reasons why professional dental cleaning is necessary:
#1. Removal of Plaque and Tartar/Calculus
Dental plaque is a sticky, colourless film that coats the teeth. This film contains bacteria and can lead to tooth decay or tooth loss if not removed in time. You can typically prevent plaque by brushing and flossing your teeth regularly.
When plaque is left unchecked it hardens and becomes tartar, also known as calculus. Unfortunately, to remove tartar/calculus, you’ll need professional dental cleaning. The more tartar/calculus builds up, the higher your risk of gum disease – this is one of the most important factors in why you should get your teeth professionally cleaned on a regular basis. If left untreated, gum disease can result in bleeding gums, bad breath and irreversible loss of the gum, bone and eventually the teeth.
#2. Enhancement of Oral Health
Professional dental cleaning is necessary because it helps to maintain and optimise your oral health. During a professional scale and clean, you can get your dentist to highlight any other oral health issues before they become serious.
#3. It Reduces the Risk of Oral Health Issues
Professional dental cleaning improves gum health and reduces the risk of gum disease and dental decay. Prevention is always better than treatment!
#4. Oral Health Affects Your General Health
Oral health also affects your overall health. Oral health issues have been linked to the co-occurrence of systemic diseases like heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes.
#5. It Helps Prevent Teeth Discoloration
Without professional dental cleaning, your teeth stand the risk of becoming discoloured. At the House of Mouth we also offer both in-chair teeth whitening as well as the best teeth whitening products on the market.
#6. It Can Affect You Socially and Financially
Regular dental cleaning will most likely prevent any serious dental issues, which can cost a lot of time and money to treat. After all, prevention is always better than cure.
In addition to this, cleaning your teeth can affect you socially. Issues like bad breath and oral disease can make people somewhat self-conscious, and no one likes bad breath!
How Often Should You Get Your Teeth Cleaned?
We advise that you get a dental clean and scale at least once every six months.
If you already suffer from gum disease or have any other oral health issues, then you should go for a professional cleaning even more often. If in doubt, simply ask a dental professional if you feel unsure about how often you should get your teeth cleaned.
Professional At-Home Oral Care Products and In-Chair Dental Clean and Scales with The House of Mouth
Brushing and flossing alone are not enough to guarantee optimal oral health. While certainly acting as the foundational element of good oral health practices, regular professional dental cleaning will ensure that your teeth and mouth are as healthy as possible.
At the House of Mouth, we offer a large range of handpicked professional-grade oral care and teeth whitening products. Our products are endorsed, trusted, used, and sold by dental practitioners worldwide.
We are also now proud to offer professional and affordable in-chair dental scale and cleans and teeth whitening at our relaxed Burleigh Heads studio. We strive to keep your oral health on track and deliver whitening results that truly make you want to smile. Contact us today to book an appointment.
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