Posted by Covington Dentistry on Sep 9 2021, 09:33 PM
At Covington Signature Dentistry, we always recommend that our patients follow proper oral hygiene practices to maintain good oral health. Lack of oral hygiene can affect your teeth, gums, and the rest of the body as well.
Brushing and flossing the teeth at least twice a day and use of an alcohol-free mouthwash helps keep our teeth clean and breath fresh. When you start and end every day with germ-free teeth and stimulated gums, you’re contributing to your dental health.
However, to prevent the onset of dental diseases, proper at-home oral hygiene habits are not enough. The American Dental Association recommends everyone to get their teeth cleaned by a dentist at least twice a year by a certified dental hygienist.
Regular dental cleanings mean better oral health. During a professional dental cleaning, your dentist or dental hygenist removes plaque and tartar from the surface and in between the teeth to prevent tooth decay, dental infections, and gum disease.
If you haven’t had a dental cleaning done in several months or if you have tooth decay or gum disease, make an appointment with Covington Signature Dentistry for a dental cleaning and examination.
We can prevent most dental diseases with regular oral care. Besides, if dental issues like tooth decay, cavities, gum diseases, and oral cancer are detected during its initial stage early during a dental checkup, the chances of successful treatment of the condition increases.
When you visit Covington Signature Dentistry for your routine checkups and teeth cleaning, we will conduct a thorough analysis of your teeth and gums using x-rays, images, and measurements to detect the presence of any ongoing or potential problems and make a diagnosis.
Besides, our hygienist will:
The benefits of teeth cleaning at our dental office include the following:
Dr. Peter Yeh, DDS at Covington Signature Dentistry, can help improve the oral health of our patients while transforming their smiles. Call us at (253) 638-9955 or schedule an appointment online.
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