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Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it\u2019s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams!<\/span><\/p>\n Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily oral hygiene efforts by taking care of those things you can\u2019t at home, like removing tartar (that hardened plaque of sticky film which destroys gum tissue and tooth enamel) as well as detecting problems early when they are the least invasive and costly to treat. Surprisingly, plaque and tartar can build up in a short period of time making your mouth vulnerable to all kinds of dental issues.<\/span><\/p>\n When you come in for a routine dental cleaning, our experienced team will scrape the tartar off of the gum line and below it, as well as give your pearly whites a thorough polish and flossing. Polishing removes stains on tooth enamel that builds up from the food and beverages consumed.<\/span><\/p>\n You will also receive a thorough examination of your oral tissues, including the gums and the throat along with your teeth. With the help of dental X-rays, we can detect problems that may not be noticeable to you right now, such as cavity formation, gum disease, oral cancer, jawbone issues, bite issues, impacted teeth, abscesses, diabetes and more.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Why You Should Come in Twice Yearly for Dental Cleanings<\/b><\/p>\n \u2013 Save tooth enamel from the destructive acids in plaque and tartar as well as the effects of bruxism (teeth grinding).<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Keep gum disease from inflaming your oral tissues and preventing tooth and bone loss.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Make sure your jaw bone is healthy and supportive to prevent tooth and bone loss.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Keep your teeth whiter and brighter by removing stains and discoloration.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Keep your breath fresher and prevent halitosis.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Detect oral cancer in the early and most successfully treated stages.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Keep your body healthier as your mouth is free of disease, including heart disease and stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Maintain previous dental restorations such as fillings, crowns, dentures, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n