When you visit Tran’s DENTAL, the hygienist will check for cavities and plaque on your teeth. Plaque is a sticky substance made of bacteria that builds up on the surfaces of our teeth if not removed regularly with brushing or flossing. If plaque builds up and stays on teeth, it can harden into tartar. Tartar does not come off with regular brushing. Scaling is the process of removing this hard layer from the surface of your teeth.
Next, the hygienist checks your gums using a special tool to measure the depth of space between your teeth and gums. Healthy gums should present with shallow spaces, but this may not be true for gum disease. Deeper gaps and gums that have pulled away from the tooth indicate gum disease.
After your teeth are scaled and polished, a gritty paste helps remove any surface stains on your teeth. The final step is flossing. Your dental professional will use floss to make sure the areas between your teeth are clean. Lastly, a rinse to protect your teeth against decay.
If mild to moderate gum disease is detected, some treatments cure this level of gum disease.
If you have more severe gum disease, Dr. Quinn may need to bring that under control with laser light therapy or gum surgery. But no worries, Dr. Quinn is experienced and skilled in providing effective treatments to help control gum disease. Once gum disease becomes severe, it can be hard to cure, but ongoing vigilance can keep it under control and prevent further damage.
There’s no time like the present to care for your teeth.
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