5 Signs You Need Professional Teeth Cleaning

Every individual needs a professional teeth cleaning at least once in their lifetime at minimum simply because brushing and flossing alone aren’t enough. There are billions of tiny food particles and bacteria that our mouths are exposed to everyday that can form outside our control.  Once you stop visiting your dentist for your professional dental cleanings, the bacteria activates and starts to grow.  This scenario is eventually worse for your oral health and hygiene. At this moment, you need to seek a professional dentist.

Professional teeth cleaning procedures can be performed by your general or family dentist. While teeth cleaning procedures are also a part of preventive dentistry, there are some signs that tell you that you need to opt for teeth cleaning as soon as possible. Thankfully, our office provides affordable payment options as well as coverage for patients who have PPO insurance. Being able to accommodate our patients not only benefits our customers from a price standpoint, but also reinstates proper dental hygiene habits along with continuous follow up appointments to maximize your teeth cleanings and dental procedures (if needed).

If you notice any of the signs mentioned below, then you may need a teeth cleaning immediately.

Are Your Gums Swollen?

Gums are the most sensitive and vulnerable part of your mouth. Any sort of bacteria, plaque, or tartar that enters your mouth first affects the gums. Gums react naturally yet aggressively to any kind of bacteria build-up, which results in gum inflammation and bleeding. If your gums start to swell or look red, then you need a deep cleaning.

You may notice pain in your gums or see bleeding when you brush your teeth, which is a sign of gum infection. Neglecting gum health impacts the surface of the teeth and cause further problems that lead to tooth decay.

Is Your Bad Breath Driving People Away?

Bad breath can be embarrassing for your social life and your reputation. It drives people away and can make you feel highly self-conscious. Notably, you may not be able to notice your bad breath, but others can. People may stop standing too close to you, or worse, even stop talking to you. One of the major causes of bad breath is build-up of plaque and tartar in the mouth. When food particles or bacteria are stuck in between teeth or on the surface of the gums, they give off a bad odor. Hence, a professional teeth cleaning is a simple solution to get rid of bad breath and maintain oral hygiene.

Do You Notice Signs of Decay?

Plaque, bacteria, and tartar build-up eventually cause tooth decay. Some common signs of tooth decay are mild or sharp pain, sensitivity to cold or hot treats, bleeding, or visible stains. If you start noticing tartar or stains on your teeth, it may be an early sign of tooth decay. In order to prevent it, the best thing to do is to go for professional teeth cleaning to get rid of all the bacteria causing the decay. Constant teeth cleaning practices may also reduce the risk of tooth decay.

Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Cold/Hot Treats?

High teeth sensitivity to cold or hot treats is another sign that you need deep cleaning. Your teeth feel pain and discomfort every time you eat something cold such as ice cream, milkshakes, or snow cones. If your teeth feel a buzz, which is not too delightful whenever you have such foods, it means you need professional cleaning. In addition, if you are experiencing tooth sensitivity to hot beverages such as coffee and tea, then you need a professional cleaning. Teeth sensitivity is due to the wearing down of enamel and tiny microscopic tubes below the enamel become exposed.

Are Your Teeth Stains Affecting Your Confidence?

White and sparkling teeth greatly boost your confidence and self-esteem. It is also an alarming sign for your oral hygiene that your teeth start losing their natural enamel. Teeth cleaning is a great way to give your teeth back their natural whiteness and for you to bring back your natural confident ‘bright’ smile. A dentist will clear away all tartar that causes the stains. Because dentists are equipped with the necessary tools they can clean the surface of your teeth and bring out their true whiteness. This in turn, will brighten the most important feature of your face, the smile. Having a whiter better smile will result in higher confidence levels and satisfaction.

Whitney Ranch Dental is a great general dentistry for teeth cleaning in Henderson. You can schedule dental checkups and teeth cleanings online through our website http://54.235.42.133/general-dentist-henderson/.