Daily brushing and flossing will help keep dental plaque and tartar to a minimum. Professional cleanings will remove the tartar (calculus) in places your toothbrush and floss may have missed. There are different types of cleanings that you may recieve at our office.
Adult/Child Prophylaxis (prophy)
An adult prophylaxis, or adult “prophy,” is the most common type of dental cleaning. In this procedure the dental hygienist will remove any superficial tarter (calculus) or plaque that is present and polish out any surface stains that may be present. The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent prevent disease. Therfore, this type of cleaning is to prevent gum disease (periodontitis). If you have a history of gum disease (periodontitis) then this is NOT the appropriate cleaning procedure for you.
Scaling and Root Planing
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Periodontal Maintainence
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Full Mouth Debridement
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