BENEFITS OF DENTAL CLEANING – ELITE DENTAL CARE, TRACY

When you visit the dentist for a regular dental check-up, they suggest you go for dental cleaning. You might wonder why dental cleaning is necessary when you usually clean your teeth by brushing and flossing. So, we share the benefits of dental cleaning and the reasons why you should go for dental cleaning.

WHAT IS DENTAL CLEANING?
Cleaning implies the removal of dirt and impurities. Dental cleaning also removes impurities stuck in between the teeth in the form of plaque and tartar that causes tooth defects like cavities and gum diseases. It involves scaling and planning of tooth.
WHY IS DENTAL CLEANING NEEDED WHEN I CLEAN MY TEETH EVERY DAY AT HOME?
Practicing good oral hygiene involves brushing and flossing teeth regularly to remove the food stuck, bacteria and other dirt from the mouth. Sometimes brushing and flossing fail to remove the intense plaque that is hiding on the inner sides of the teeth or the surface of the gums. The bacteria in plaque, if left undisturbed, hardens to a tough, blackish film known as tartar. Plaque and tartar are both known to cause gum diseases. Tartar cannot be removed by mere brushing of teeth. Hence dental cleaning is required where the dentist with the application of specialized solutions and tools cleans every nook and corner of your teeth and gums to remove every bit of plaque and tartar. Let’s explore the benefits of dental cleaning.
BENEFITS OF DENTAL CLEANING
1. BRIGHTENS YOUR SMILE
Sometimes the carbonated drinks that you drink, sugary and sticky candies that you consume and smoking stains your teeth and leads to discoloration of teeth. Stains on your teeth and plaque settled on the teeth render a shabby appearance to your smile. A dental cleaning removes these stains and plaque and preserves the natural brightness of your smile. Your bright smile boosts your self-confidence, and the cheerful smile also boosts your personality among the public.
2. PREVENTS ENAMEL EROSION
Bacteria in the plaque feed on the sugars in the food that you consume. They release acids that attack the enamel and gradually wear it away over time. The hard, outer cover of the tooth known as the enamel gets eroded, and the inner soft tissues of the teeth are exposed to acids leading to cavities. But when the plaque is removed in the initial stages by a dental cleaning, enamel erosion is controlled, and cavities get prevented.
3. PREVENTS TOOTH DECAY
Cavities extend to the roots of the teeth and cause complete tooth decay. Removal of plaque prevents cavities which in turn prevents tooth decay.
4. PREVENTS GUM DISEASES
Plaque build-up is one of the main reasons for gum diseases. The plaque formed on the surface of gums causes inflammation of gums, turning the gums reddish in color. It further spoils the gums causing gum diseases like Gingivitis and the severe form of gum disease, Periodontitis. Hence dental cleaning prevents your gums from being infected.
5. BYE-BYE BAD BREATH!
Impurities, plaque, tartar and bacteria in the mouth lead to bad odor and bad breath. Bad breath makes you feel unconfident and lowers your self-esteem. You start feeling hesitant to show up in public and interact with your friends. This bad breath gets removed when your teeth are cleaned of all the impurities. This freshens your breath and boosts your self-esteem.
6. NO BLEEDING OF GUMS
Plaque build-up in the gums makes the gums extremely sensitive while being inflamed. Now, when you brush your teeth, and if the bristles of your toothbrush touch the affected area, the gums start to bleed. Sometimes the bleeding is severe and does not stop soon. Again, plaque removal prevents your gums from bleeding.
7. PRESERVES YOUR NATURAL TOOTH
When gum diseases prolong, plaque elongates down the tooth and destroy the bone supporting your tooth in the jaw. This results in shaking of the tooth, and ultimately it falls off. Now you must decide whether you wish to lose your natural teeth or preserve them by regular plaque removal via dental cleaning.
8. SAVES YOUR TIME & MONEY
A dental cleaning removes the dirt and impurities regularly. This prevents dental defects and ailments, thus saving your time, money, energy and your dental health.

Got an idea of why is dental cleaning necessary for your dental health? So get your regular dental cleaning done at our clinic, The Elite Dental Care. For more dental health tips, visit our blogs on https://theelitedental.com