Teeth Cleaning in Fresh Meadows
At the offices of Stuart Shaffren, DDS, we perform
teeth cleaning in Fresh Meadows as well as periodontal cleanings for those with deeper gum issues that need a more aggressive cleaning. Teeth cleanings are important to keep tooth decay at bay and to keep teeth staying clean and healthy. An oral exam each year along with a regular cleaning, also called a prophylaxis, is recommended for patients who have healthy teeth. For those who suffer from gum disease or bone loss, a periodontal cleaning is recommended.
We recommend
teeth cleaning in Fresh Meadows for patients who are not currently suffering from bone loss, infection, or periodontal disease. Teeth should be healthy and there should be no bleeding or receding areas or gaps in the teeth or exposed roots. A regular dental cleaning helps to remove tartar, plaque and sometimes stains from teeth. We recommend patients come in for at least one to two cleanings per year or when there is a large amount of plaque and tartar buildup. This helps to keep the plaque off teeth and cavities from forming. Over time, plaque can form tartar and decay which leads to holes in teeth and fillings to fill the holes. Having annual cleanings can also help prevent gum disease and tooth decay that leads to periodontitis and other problems.
A periodontal cleaning is different from a
teeth cleaning in Fresh Meadows. Chronic inflammation of the gums has been shown to be connected to overall health and heart disease or diabetes. Patients who have suffered periodontal disease that results in bone loss and deep gum pockets, meaning the pockets go past 4 millimeters, should have a periodontal cleaning. Those who suffer from bleeding gums and exposed root surfaces or existing periodontal disease should also have a deep cleaning or scaling. To maintain proper bone health and keep gums healthy, a scaling can remove tartar and plaque below the gumline and clean down to the gum, bone and root. An irrigation procedure with an antibacterial medicine is usually done afterwards. This type of cleaning can be done a few times per year and depends on the amount of plaque and tartar buildup.
Stuart Shaffren, DDS
61-01 224th Street
Bayside, New York 11364
(718) 225-8080
By Stuart C. Shaffren, DDS
June 4, 2016
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