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    How Regularly Should You Get Your Teeth Cleaned?

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    Maintaining proper oral hygiene is essential for a healthy smile and overall well-being. Regular dental cleanings play a crucial role in keeping your  teeth and gums  in optimal condition. But how frequently should you schedule these professional cleanings? The frequency of dental cleanings can vary depending on various factors, including your oral health, risk factors, and individual needs.

    What happens during a teeth cleaning


    The procedure for cleaning teeth may differ between dentists, but these are the basic steps to a dental cleaning appointment. The whole process generally lasts less than one hour. If you suffer from dental issues, a gentle anesthetic can be sprayed on the gums and teeth before beginning.


    Cleaning 

    During this procedure, also known as the scaling process, tartar and plaque are eliminated from your teeth. The dentist or hygienist will clean the hardest-to-reach parts of your mouth with special instruments to scrape away plaque . They'll also clean those spaces in between the teeth using specific flossing techniques and instruments.


    The dentist may employ a Prophy-Jet instrument that uses water, abrasive powders, and pressurized oxygen to remove plaque, soft particles, and staining. The hygienist will rinse your mouth following the procedure.


    Polishing 

    after cleaning, the dentist uses a rotating head with a dental paste to make your teeth shine. 

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    What are the advantages of deep cleaning teeth?


    • Stops the Advancement Of Gum Disease: The root planning and scaling processes help treat gum diseases like gingivitis . Deep teeth cleaning employs specific methods to get rid of plaque and bacterial build-up from the root of the teeth of patients. In turn, it can stop the development of gum disease. It lowers the risk of developing the disease in the future.
    • Promotes Gum Healing: Deep teeth cleaning reduces gum inflammation by removing plaque and tartar beneath the gumline. This can lead to healthier gums than ever.
    • Eliminates Tartar as well as plaque Buildup: This procedure deeply cleanses gums and teeth. The dentist takes plaque and tartar from the teeth and also helps to minimize the space between the gums and teeth. In the end, gums are reattached to the patient's teeth in 7 to 7 days on average.
    • Helps to Protect the Teeth's Roots Teeth: A deep dental cleaning helps protect the tooth's roots by removing plaque and tartar that accumulates within the mouth of the patient below the gum line. It also strengthens the roots and stops the teeth from becoming loose.
    • Helps Prevent Tooth Loss: The process of scaling and root planning aids in slowing the progress of periodontal diseases, which minimizes the chance of losing teeth.

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    How do you know if you need teeth cleaning?


    Gum disease isn't the only cause of visible pain or symptoms, and that's why it's sometimes difficult to identify when you require deep cleaning. If you visit the dentist, the dentist will look at your gums and determine if you need a thorough cleaning.


    Some of the warning signs you should be looking for are:

    • Red gums or bleeding gums
    • Gums that are soft and fluffy
    • Halitosis (persistent bad breath)
    • Unpleasant taste in your mouth
    • Receding gums

    It is also possible that your teeth are loose. Additionally, if your gums hurt while you brush or chew, it could be a sign of gum disease that requires deep cleaning.

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    How often is it safe to get your teeth cleaned?


    The frequency of dental cleanings may vary depending on an individual's oral health needs. In general, it is recommended to have professional teeth cleaning every six months. This interval allows for the timely removal of plaque and tartar buildup before they can cause significant damage. However, some individuals may require more frequent cleanings, such as those with gum disease, a history of dental issues, or certain medical conditions. Your dentist will assess your oral health and recommend the appropriate cleaning schedule.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How To Get Rid Of Bad Breath?

    Effective bad breath remedies include:

    Gentle and regular scraping of the tongue

    Regular oral care practices such as daily brushing and flossing

    Professional deep cleanings and plaque removal

    The ongoing use of oral probiotics.

    How Probiotics Work To Control Bad Breath

    One, the probiotics compete with the existing bad bacteria and reduce their presence by “crowding them out”

    Two, the probiotics produce BLIS or “bacteriocin-like-inhibitory-substances” which is a technical way of stating that one probiotic strain (bacteria) can produce a substance that inhibits or kills off other bacteria. Three, by working to control gingivitis, gum disease and tooth decay these probiotics reduce the very sources of bacteria-generated odors in the mouth.

    How Do Oral Probiotics Work to Fight Tooth Decay?

    • First, oral probiotics can break into and colonize your mouth's biofilm, replacing the "bad" bacteria with good.
    • Second, the beneficial oral probiotics compete against the bad bacteria. In effect they crowd out the "bad" bacteria by establishing themselves in the limited space of the biofilm.
    • Third, now, with a lower volume of S. Mutans, and other acid-forming bacteria, the teeth and gums are not under the constant, disintegrating attack of acids.
    • Fourth, at the same time, the oral probiotics are producing alkaline byproducts. This action not only reduces the acids but inhibits the growth of "bad" bacteria as they thrive in acidic environments.
    • Fifth, as a part of the biofilm, the oral probiotics are able to make their way into those difficult to reach deep areas of the teeth and gums. Once there they can continuously work, 24/7, to create a balanced environment that inhibits tooth decay and gum disease while promoting the healing process.

    How do Oral Probiotics Help Against Gum Disease?

    • First, our oral probiotics are chosen for their ability to penetrate into and to colonize within the biofilm (plaque) and to survive in the oral environment
    • Second, these oral probiotics have the ability to successfully compete against the harmful bacteria. There are limited resources in the biofilm and with more beneficial bacteria present then fewer harmful bacteria can exist
    • Third, it is not the presence of plaque that is so much the problem, it is the acids and toxins produced by certain bacteria that lead to gum disease and tooth decay. Fewer harmful bacteria in the plaque=lowered toxins and acids
    • Fourth, our oral probiotics improve your mouth's pH balance. This has the effect of reducing acid levels and establishes a pH level that inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria
    • Fifth, unlike brushing or flossing our oral probiotics work their way into those difficult to reach "hideout" zones and so they will work “around the clock” and not just when you brush or floss

    Studies have shown a clear reduction in plaque levels and gingivitis symptoms when oral probiotics were administered to patients with moderate to severe gingivitis. 

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