Why Get Your Teeth Cleaned at the Dentist?

Why Get Your Teeth Cleaned at the Dentist?
Posted on 07/15/2019

Why Professional Teeth Cleaning?

You already know that brushing and flossing are necessary for a healthy and clean smile. At Gentle Smiles of Colorado, we teach our patients how to keep a good oral hygiene routine at home. While a daily oral hygiene routine is critical, it’s equally as important to have your teeth professionally cleaned by your Golden dentist. Keep reading to learn why!

Woman smiles while at her teeth cleaning appointment

A More Thorough Cleaning

Your Wheat Ridge dentist uses professional tools to provide you with the most thorough cleaning possible. He or she can reach places that everyday brushing and flossing can miss. Using a small mirror as a guide, your Wheat Ridge dentist removes plaque and bacteria from your gum line and in between your teeth with a scaler. This allows us to then perform a deep clean and polish with our special electric toothbrush and gritty toothpaste that is more abrasive than what you use every day. This deep cleaning is finished with flossing to cover areas deep between the teeth, and a flouride rinse to seal your fresh new smile. You won’t get a better teeth cleaning anywhere else!

Complete Tartar Removal

When plaque builds up and hardens, it turns into tartar. Daily brushing and flossing prevents plaque build up, however—if you are not thorough with your at-home hygiene routine, tartar can still form. Once it does, it can only be removed by your dentist. Brushing and flossing on your own cannot completely prevent or remove plaque from building up into tartar. That’s why it’s so important to have a teeth cleaning by your Denver dentist for a complete and thorough removal.

Better for Your Health

During your visit for a teeth cleaning, we also conduct an examination of your teeth, gums, and jaw to determine the overall health of your mouth. During this time, your Denver dentist can identify potential problems that may impact your overall health. For instance—issues with your gums can lead to gingivitis and gum disease, which may cause heart problems, diabetes, pregnancy complications, and more. Having a regular teeth cleaning with your Golden dentist is the best way to stay on top of your oral hygiene and prevent any health concerns that may result from an unhealthy mouth. We will discuss treatment options for any concern we identify—such as dental crowns, fillings, root canals, or veneers. 

Schedule Your Teeth Cleaning Today!

Gentle Smiles of Colorado is dedicated to spreading the joy of healthy smiles! As your Denver, Golden, and Wheat Ridge dentist, we believe everyone deserves excellent oral health. That’s why we’re committed to providing exceptional dental care through a variety of services including crowns, veneers, professional teeth cleanings, and more. If it’s been a while since you’ve had your teeth cleaned, make an appointment today. Your smile will thank you! You may also reach out to us at our contact page with any questions. We can’t wait to see you soon!

Dr. Timothy Wachuta

  • Denver Office - 2709 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222 Phone: (303) 756-2770 Fax: (303) 758-5705
  • Golden Office - 2305 Jackson St., Golden, CO 80401 Phone: (303) 278-2800 Fax: (303) 278-8448
  • Wheat Ridge Office - 8850 W. 38th Ave., Suite D, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Phone: (303) 425-5100

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