Professional dental cleanings fight plaque and tartar. When you need a dentist in Orange Park, Dr. Michael Vanover, of Vanover Dentistry of Orange Park and his professional team can give you the clean and healthy teeth you desire.
Home teeth care
The American Dental Association (ADA) has created standards for the care of your teeth at home. They suggest that you brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. You should brush for 2 minutes each time. Studies show that sonic electric toothbrushes clean better than manual brushes, but make sure any brush you use has the ADA seal of approval on it. You can set a timer for 30 seconds and do each quarter of your mouth for 30 seconds. The average person brushes for 45 seconds total. However, extending it to 2 minutes can increase the amount of plaque removed by 26%, according to a 2009 study.
Professional teeth cleaning
Fighting plaque and tartar is the best reason to get your teeth professionally cleaned. Your Orange Park dentist in Orange Park, FL can provide these cleaning services. Dental hygienists have the tools they need to easily remove the tartar, your home cleaning just can't accomplish this once the tartar has formed.
The exam begins with the dentist or dental hygienist using a small mirror to examine your teeth and gums. This helps them to identify any areas of concern. When the cleaning begins, a scraper is used to get the plaque and tartar off of your teeth. You may hear a scraping sound and, depending on what is found, they may have to concentrate on an area with a heavy amount of tartar.
When all the tartar and plaque are removed, you will be asked to choose the flavor for your toothpaste. This is professional toothpaste and is gritty. Your teeth are polished with a high-powered tooth polisher. This is special toothpaste and not something you should use at home.
Your teeth will then get professional flossing and you will be instructed on the proper way to both brush and floss to maximize your results at home. You will then rinse your mouth to get all the residue out. The final step is usually a fluoride treatment to help protect your teeth against cavities. You now have a good reason to smile and on the way out you will be scheduled for your next appointment in 6 months if your mouth is healthy or in 3-4 months if you need more help in achieving a healthy mouth.
For professional cleaning to remove plaque and tartar, your Orange Park dentist in Orange Park, FL is Dr. Vanover of Vanover Dentistry of Orange Park. His office accepts new patients. For an appointment, call 904-272-2438.