Dental Cleaning.

A dental cleaning is a professional cleaning performed by your dental hygienist, usually completed in less than 30 minutes. Cleanings should be performed every six months to prevent excessive plaque buildup — plaque left untreated can lead to unhealthy gums and tooth decay.

A routine dental cleaning includes scaling, root planing, and polishing. Scaling and root planing remove plaque and tartar from all tooth surfaces using a variety of methods, depending on the amount of plaque and tartar present. Polishing completes the cleaning, smoothing the surface of the teeth and minimizing future plaque build-up.

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