Dentist Deep Cleaning Procedures: Maintaining Oral Hygiene With Innovative Techniques

While regular cleaning is crucial for preventing gum disease and cavities, sometimes more intensive care is needed. Yourdentist may recommend deep cleaning when there's significant tartar build-up, as it helps prevent tooth loss and bacterial infections. Gum disease, if not addressed, can lead to more severe issues like deep gum pockets, bleeding gums, and bone loss.

How is it done?

Regular dental cleanings maintain teeth health and prevent gum disease and cavities. However, dentist deep cleaning goes further, targeting debris and tartar accumulated at the roots. This process—known as scaling and root planing—is crucial for thorough cleaning.

Tartar build-up can cause bacterial infections in the gums, and only a dentist can perform adeep cleaning procedure to effectively remove tartar and bacteria. This involves manual scraping and ultrasonic devices to thoroughly cleanse the gums and teeth, paving the way for improved gum health and reduced tooth loss risk.

Here is a closer look at innovative deep-cleaning techniques used by dentists:

• Scaling
  Using special dental instruments, a dentist carefully removes plaque and calculus from the surfaces of the root and crown. In most cases, scaling involves irrigation to provide an antimicrobial agent beneath the gums to minimize oral bacteria. Your dentist may also use an ultrasonic scaling tool for a more effective process.
• Root planing
  This treatment is highly specialized for removing surface dentin and cementum, which are often embedded with toxins, tartar, and bacteria. With root planing, your dentist can remove those unwanted elements and promote proper healing.

Do you need deep cleaning?

Only a dentist can tell if your teeth and gums require a deeper cleaning. These experts often recommend it for disease prevention, aesthetic benefits, and tooth protection. Too much tartar and oral bacteria puts you at risk of periodontal disease and bad breath. Additionally, periodontal infections and their bacteria can enter your bloodstream and cause other health problems, such as rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, respiratory disease, and preterm births.

Book an appointment with Lynnwood Dental Studio to talk to a dentist about whether adeep cleaning is necessary in your case. Schedule online at LynnwoodDentalStudio.com or call (425) 778-5665 to ask about same-day appointments.

About the Author: 

This article is written by Shravan Chintala, Manager at Lynnwood Dental Studio. Lynnwood Dental Studio is a purpose-built dental practice in Lynnwood, WA that offers the highest quality general implant dentistry to patients aged 12 and above. Their goal is to offer patients aesthetically pleasing smiles. To schedule an initial consultation with one of the top dentists to explore available procedures, contact (425) 778 5665 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..