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Why are teeth cleanings so important? For a lot of people, teeth cleanings and dental visits come last place when it comes to their health. Sure, regular doctors visits seem like a given, so why does dental care become a last priority?
The answer is somewhat simple: Most people won’t go to the dentist until there’s already an emergency. What they don’t realize is that most dental emergencies can be avoided with regular and preventative care.
This is why teeth cleanings are so important. When you brush and floss, you are removing plaque from your teeth, but you’re not removing tartar. Tartar is hardened plaque that must be removed by a dentist or dental hygienist.
What Happens During a Teeth Cleaning
A dental professional needs to use special tools to remove tartar. This process is known as scaling. After your teeth are scaled, they need to be polished with a gritty paste to remove stains off the surface of your teeth. The last step is flossing just to make sure all the areas between your teeth are clean.
Teeth cleanings will remove tartar that, if left there in your mouth, will eventually cause gum disease. Untreated gum or periodontal disease will eventually lead to cavities, tooth loss, and bone loss. Even skipping your teeth cleanings for one year can be detrimental to your oral health.
Teeth Cleanings Are Essential for Your Oral Health
Teeth cleanings are one of the best ways to maintain your oral health. Even if you are uninsured, teeth cleanings are affordable and there are many financial options available to you. At Texas Dental, we do financing with CareCredit and Springstone. We also have an incredible dental plan which for just $180 you get:
- two dental exams
- two dental cleanings
- 1 set of full X-rays
- 20% of certain treatments
With a Texas dental plan like this, you can get your twice a year teeth cleaning and much more for a very affordable price. Are you ready to get a teeth cleaning and restore your oral health? Contact us today to make an appointment!