How Professional Cleanings Can Help Your Smile

Professional dental cleanings are a few benefits that you may not realize. Dr. Michael O'Donnell and Dr. Chris Farrugia of Great Florida professional cleaningsSmiles & Orthodontics in Santa Rosa Beach and DeFuniak Springs, FL, help their patients enjoy healthy smiles with cleanings and other dental services and treatments.

Regular dental cleanings protect your smile

Plaque and tartar are the culprits responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, dental issues that affect many people at some point in their lives. Plaque plays a role in the formation of cavities, while tartar, an unattractive brown deposit, raises your gum disease risk. Tartar forms when plaque isn't removed after about a week and is so hard it can only be scraped away with dental tools.

Brushing and flossing is an excellent way to remove plaque, but sometimes, it's difficult to completely eliminate the sticky substance from your mouth. If your teeth are crooked or overlap, plaque can build up in hard-to-reach places and soon turn into tartar. Luckily, dental cleanings remove every speck of plaque and tartar, even in hard-to-reach places. Cleanings are particularly important if you don't remember to floss every day.

Dental cleanings offer other advantages

After removing plaque and tartar, the dental hygienist at your Santa Rosa Beach or DeFuniak Springs dentist's offices polishes your teeth. Polishings make your teeth feel clean and smooth and also remove surface stains that can dull your smile. Dental cleanings also freshen your breath by removing food particles trapped in overlapping areas or between teeth.

Regular visits also include dental examinations. After your cleaning, your dentist will examine your mouth for signs of tooth decay, gum disease or potential issues, such as cracks, loose fillings, and oral cancer, and discuss treatment options if he discovers any problems. It takes time for cavities to grow large and gum disease to progress. If you visit every six months, these issues can be detected and treated before they become serious issues.

Keep your smile healthy with dental cleanings. Schedule an appointment with Dr. O'Donnell and Dr. Farrugia of Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics by calling (850) 622-5888 for the Santa Rosa Beach, FL, office or (850) 892-2500 for the DeFuniak Springs, FL, office.

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