Take Control of Your Oral Health with Professional Teeth Cleaning

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Preventive dental care saves your smile and money in the long run. Smile Studios offers professional dental cleanings in Redmond, Washington, and its environs to protect your smile from infections, decay, bad breath, and other dental issues. In addition to at-home dental care, professional dental cleanings help maintain a healthy smile for years.

It’s easy to get caught up with everyday chores and put dental appointments on the back burner. However, it’s never too late to save your smile. If you haven’t seen your dentist in over six months, schedule a dental cleaning with Dr. Tina Subherwal.

What should I expect during a dental cleaning?

Dental cleanings in our office start with a dental exam to check the condition of your teeth and gums. Visual exams enable the dentist to identify tooth decay, gum disease, failing restorations, and other dental issues. Sometimes, we use digital X-rays to check the progress of your oral health beneath the gum line. Based on your exam results, we’ll discuss your treatment options to restore optimal oral health.

A dental cleaning or oral prophylaxis involves thoroughly cleaning your teeth to remove plaque and tartar in hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. The dental hygienist utilizes special tools to reach and eliminate plaque and tartar that may be difficult to remove with a toothbrush and floss.

The dentist completes the dental cleaning by polishing your teeth with gritty toothpaste. Polishing removes surface stains and discourages the accumulation of dental plaque.

Why do dental cleanings matter?

It only takes 30-60 minutes to clean your teeth. The procedure is fast, but the benefits are lifelong. Both young and old individuals should schedule biannual dental cleanings to enjoy the following benefits.

  • Prevention: Dental cleanings remove built-in plaque and tartar, freeing your oral health from gum infections, bad breath, and tooth decay.
  • Long-term savings: A simple dental cleaning is a wise investment. For instance, if you miss dental cleanings for 2-3 years and subsequently experience severe tooth decay. Treating this dental problem can cost upwards of $2,000 if the tooth is extracted and needs to be replaced with an implant or other restoration. Dental cleanings can prevent all that!
  • Protect overall well-being: Oral-systemic connection means oral health can affect overall health. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is vital in preserving your overall wellness.
  • Keeping your smile radiant: Sometimes, you don’t need cosmetic dentistry to keep your smile radiant. A simple dental cleaning removes surface stains and unattractive dental calculus to keep your smile beautiful and shining.

Are you ready for your dental cleaning?

Is your dental cleaning appointment due? Whether it has been five years or you have never had one before, it is not an issue. We aim to restore your oral health in a judgment-free, no-lecture environment. Call (425) 584-3242 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Subherwal and her team. We take a proactive approach to addressing dental issues at the root before they advance.