Dental Cleaning

FAQ

Is a dental cleaning painful?

Modern dental cleanings are designed to be safe and pain-free. Stone Ranch Dental Group uses advanced tools like sonic and ultrasonic scalers to make the process more comfortable than traditional methods.

How often should I get a dental cleaning?

Most dentists recommend getting a dental cleaning every six months to prevent cavities, gum disease, and tartar buildup. Your dentist may suggest more frequent cleanings if you have specific oral health concerns.

Can brushing and flossing at home replace dental cleanings?

No, even with good brushing, flossing, and rinsing habits, plaque and tartar can build up in hard-to-reach areas. Professional cleanings use specialized tools to safely remove what home care can't.

What Is a Dental Cleaning?

A dental cleaning is a professional teeth cleaning performed by a dentist or hygienist to remove plaque, tartar, and stains that brushing and flossing can’t eliminate. Regular dental cleanings help prevent cavities, gum disease (gingivitis), and tooth decay. At Stone Ranch Dental Group, deep cleanings provide extra protection to keep your teeth healthy, clean, and cavity-free.

Why Teeth Cleaning Is So Important

Even the best dental hygiene routine doesn’t guarantee your mouth and teeth are completely free of germs and tartar. Home toothbrushes, floss and dental rinse can only do so much. In fact, being too aggressive in your home regimen can do more harm than good. When it comes to a safe, pain-free dental cleaning, Hurst residents come to Stone Ranch Dental Group to keep teeth clean and healthy.

– During a typical dental cleaning, the teeth are scaled to remove any plaque on the tooth and under the gum line that regular brushing and flossing can’t reach. The process can be done using sonic and ultrasonic scales, replacing the hand scales that made teeth cleaning painful in the past.

– A dental polishing is done along the gum line to prevent future plaque buildup. After the cleaning, the patient rinses out with water or a dental rinse.

Following your visit with the dentist and hygienist, you’ll receive home care instructions on how to protect your teeth and gums from gum disease and infection. Good oral hygiene, regular dental checkups and healthy eating habits can prevent gingivitis and periodontitis, making every regular dental cleaning less painful and less invasive.

Professional Cleaning

A Registered Dental Hygienist performs professional dental cleanings. Each cleaning appointment includes:

Oral Hygiene Instruction: Instruction includes review of brushing and flossing techniques along with tips on how to reach the commonly missed areas.

Removal of Plaque: Plaque adheres to the teeth and over time and becomes calculus (tartar). It is difficult to see, and the bacteria that reside in the plaque produce toxins that cause inflammation in the gums and other tissue. This inflammation is the beginning of periodontal disease.

Removal of Calculus (tartar): As plaque gets old it hardens into calculus. It can form on the tooth above and below the gum line. Calculus cannot be removed by brushing or flossing. It requires special dental instruments to be removed.

Tooth Polishing: Plaque and stains are removed by polishing in areas where brushing and flossing are not effective.

We also offer teeth whitening services in Hurst and the greater area to supplement regular cleanings and give your teeth that extra sparkle. Keep that million dollar smile bright with Stone Ranch Dental Group.

For more information on dental cleanings, read our blog on Why You Should Prioritize Preventative Care.

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Our team has delivered outstanding dental care in Hurst for over 15 years. We are committed to providing our community with safe, gentle, high-quality dental care.

Questions or Concerns?

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your dental care, we are more than happy to discuss how you can achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.

As a top dentist in Hurst, we have helped hundreds of families achieve their oral health goals and are eager to help you and your family do the same.