Hygiene / cleaning in Richmond Hill

Dental cleaning and scaling appointments are the best way to maintain your oral health and ensure a bright and beautiful smile. Our licensed dental hygienists at our Richmond Hill dental office will provide professional dental care to not only deep clean your teeth but also to examine your oral health condition for any signs of oral diseases.

A typical appointment will consist of your hygienist scaling your teeth and clearing any plaque, tartar, and other debris that may be present around your teeth and gums. The interval between your oral hygiene visits at our Richmond Hill dental office depends on your oral health condition.

Gum disease is known to be a gum infection that is caused by plaque, a bacterial film. When plaque accumulates and hardens, it becomes tartar. Tartar can irritate your gums and cause swelling, bleeding, and gum recession. If these issues progress, gum disease can lead to other issues such as bone recession and teeth loss. Gum disease has also been associated with increased risks of stroke, heart disease, respiratory issues, osteoporosis, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and dementia.

Why is dental hygiene and cleaning important?

Coming in regularly for hygiene and cleaning appointments has many great benefits, including:

• Prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and other dental conditions
• A professional cleaning will deep clean areas where brushing your teeth and flossing may not be able to reach
• Improve your sense of taste
• Freshen up your breath

Remember that daily brushing and flossing should be maintained to minimize the amount of plaque and bacteria build-up.

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Book a dental cleaning appointment with the Crafting Smiles Dentistry team at our Richmond Hill dental office today and get a full examination of your oral health.