Ans: The deep cleaning, and in our office, we call it periodontal therapy, is a treatment of the infection of the gums and the bone in which there's been a buildup of plaque and tartar that's causing a lot of inflammation, bleeding gums, and can cause abscesses. Versus a regular cleaning, which is a healthy mouth cleaning, that mainly is cleaning of stains and plaque and tartar above the gums.

Ans: Dental periodontal therapy is necessary, or in other words, a deep cleaning, because we want to make sure that you keep your teeth for the rest of your life. The end result of no treatment for this infection is tooth loss, and people end up needing dentures, which is probably one of the worst things that a person can get.

Ans: That varies from person to person. Dental cleaning is generally recommended anywhere between every three, every four, or every six months, depending on the person, their medical history, and their dental history.

Ans: The hygienist would review your medical and dental history, take your blood pressure, check the depths of your pockets, take x-rays if necessary, go over some home care, and then actually do the cleaning itself.

Ans: Your teeth feel weird after a cleaning because we have removed the biofilm and the hardened colonies of plaque, also known as tartar or calculus, and now everything feels squeaky clean and smooth.

Ans: Teeth cleaning does not include cavities. That's a different service. Teeth cleaning is the cleansing of the gums, the teeth, and all the surfaces, while a cavity treatment is to address an infection in the tooth.

Ans: In our office, the dental cleaning starts at $125 for a healthy mouth cleaning and then it can go up depending on the severity of the infection.

Ans: In order to maintain the health of your mouth, it's very important to focus on your home care, which includes brushing twice a day for two minutes, flossing once a day with regular string floss, and rinsing with a mouth rinse. Make sure the pH of the mouth rinse is high and that it's alcohol-free.

Ans: To schedule a dental cleaning appointment, you can give us a call at (954) 787-1695, visit us on our website at www.mydentistforlife.com and make an appointment online, or reach out to us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and all of our social profiles.