Keeping your teeth as clean as they can be will help you avoid cavities and other oral health issues. In addition to daily brushing and flossing, it's important to see your dentist every six months for dental cleanings. This important general dentistry service is offered by your dentists in West Bloomfield, MI, Dr. Manal Ismail, Dr. Bahare Moradi, and Dr. Arash Khoshneviszadeh of Royal Dental Center.
How dental cleanings protect your smile
Dental cleanings offer many benefits, including:
- Fewer Cavities: Plaque, a colorless film that constantly builds up on your teeth, can cause cavities. Bacteria in the film interact with sugars in foods to produce acids that attack your tooth enamel. Although brushing and flossing get rid of plaque, the sticky substance can remain in hard-to-reach places. Luckily, the film is easily removed during a dental cleaning.
- Reduced Risk of Gum Disease: Plaque and tartar irritates your gums and may cause gum disease. In addition to causing pain and bleeding or receding gums, the disease may also lead to tooth loss and serious infections. Your dental hygienist removes both plaque and tartar from your teeth during your cleaning visit. Tartar is a hard brown or gray deposit that can only be removed with a special dental tool. The deposit forms when plaque stays on your teeth for as little as 10 days.
- A Sparkling Smile: Cleaning removes minor surface stains that make your teeth look a little dull. Getting rid of tartar deposits also makes your smile more appealing.
- Fresher Breath: Breath odor can be a problem due to trapped debris between teeth and plaque and tartar build-up. After a cleaning, you'll probably notice a significant improvement in your breath.
During your cleaning visit at the West Bloomfield, MI, dental office, your dentist will also perform an oral health check-up. This important general dentistry service helps you ensure that cavities, gum disease, or other problems are diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.
Do you need to schedule a dental cleaning or another general dentistry service or treatment? Call your West Bloomfield, MI, dentists, Dr. Ismail, Dr. Moradi, and Dr. Khoshneviszadeh of Royal Dental Center at (248) 863-9109.