You can do a deep cleaning whenever you feel it's necessary, but it's important to have at least two teeth cleanings a year. If you have any oral problems, such as gum disease or tooth decay, your dentist may recommend that you get a deep cleaning every three months. It's best to consult your dentist to determine how often you should have deep cleanings. Deep teeth cleaning is an extensive version of conventional dental cleanings. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you get your teeth cleaned at least twice a year, but deep cleanings are usually done as needed.
Deep dental cleanings are an important part of preventive care. Most of our patients should have their teeth cleaned every six months, according to Dr. Tran. This way, our team can monitor your oral health and treat any developing problems before they become serious.
However, some patients with more advanced dental care needs may require more frequent cleanings. Routine dental cleanings focus on the teeth at and above the gum line and are recommended for most patients every six months. This is an essential part of maintaining good oral health. Deep dental cleaning, also known as root scraping and smoothing, involves special techniques to remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria found below the gum line to the roots of the teeth. This helps prevent gum disease from progressing and causing tooth loss.
In general, the goal of regular cleaning is preventive maintenance and the goal of deep dental cleaning is to stop the progression of gum disease. No matter how well you take care of your teeth at home, plaque and tartar will still build up over time. This is why regular cleanings every six months are so important. For example, if you haven't had your teeth cleaned by a dentist in years, you may need a deep cleaning. A deep dental cleaning is necessary when there is a significant amount of bacteria and tartar accumulation on the surface of the teeth.
Your general dentist can determine how often routine cleanings are needed based on the results of deep dental cleaning and an evaluation. After a thorough dental cleaning, an evaluation can be performed to determine how often routine cleanings are needed. If the pockets around your teeth are deeper than can be treated with standard cleaning and good home care, you'll need a deep cleaning to eliminate the infection and promote healing. People who haven't cleaned their teeth in years often need a thorough dental cleaning to remove tartar deposits below the gum line. In addition to brushing and flossing your teeth regularly at home, deep dental cleanings are a great way to keep your teeth healthy and strong. If bacteria invade below the gum line, you'll need a thorough dental cleaning to restore gum health.
While many believe that regular dental cleanings and deep cleanings are the same thing, there are some significant differences between the two treatments. The main purpose of regular dental cleanings is to remove plaque and calculus that build up around and slightly below the gum line. Deep dental cleanings go further by removing bacteria and tartar from below the gum line to help prevent gum disease from progressing.