Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums
Having routine dental cleaning in Toronto and regular checkups is one of the most critical steps you can take to preserve your oral health. This care includes not just your teeth but also your gums and the rest of your oral cavity—inside and out. Our professional teeth cleaning services remove plaque buildup, tartar, and bacteria that cause tooth decay, gum disease, and chronic bad breath. A dental hygienist can reach areas that are difficult to clean with routine brushing and flossing at home. A thorough cleaning and exam give the hygienist and dental professionals the perfect opportunity to monitor your oral health and spot problems that can be resolved or avoided altogether before they become painful and expensive.
Additionally, regular teeth cleaning can help your teeth look whiter and brighter naturally, without the need for cosmetic dentistry bleaching treatments.
- Eliminates plaque, a sticky substance containing bacteria that erodes your tooth enamel.
- Removes tartar buildup, and hardened plaque that can lead to periodontal disease.
- Gets rid of coffee, tea, or other stains on your teeth.
- Checks for receding gums, chipped or broken teeth, and other signs of oral health issues.
What Happens During a Professional Teeth Cleaning?
Gum Health
Gum health is super important and often under-appreciated. Your gums support your teeth and frame your smile. We will take a close look at your tongue, gums, teeth, and all other areas of your mouth with a special focus on the gum line to ensure your entire mouth is as healthy as can be without any sign of gum inflammation or impending gum disease. We promise not to be too hard on you about your flossing habits.
Plaque & Tartar Removal
Plaque is a soft, sticky film that builds up on your teeth. If it is not routinely cleaned away with thorough brushing, flossing, and a professional cleaning, it can harden into tartar deposits. Tartar is usually darker in color and often found in tricky-to-clean places like the gumline. A dental hygienist has the tools and know-how to carefully scale away stuck-on plaque and tartar from hard-to-reach places. With all that out of the way, we can finally polish your teeth to remove surface stains and leave your teeth gleaming.
Dentist Exam
After your teeth are cleaned is the perfect time to have a dental exam. Your Toronto dentist will check out your chart and x-rays and focus on problem areas or troubling patterns. The dentist might recommend further dental treatment or give you tips and advice on how to slow or reverse tooth decay, inflammation, or gum disease. We would be happy to answer any questions you have or hear about any discomfort, sensitivity, or mouth pain you’ve experienced.
Cost of Teeth Cleaning in Toronto
Routine checkups and teeth cleanings in Toronto are such a great way to prevent and avoid dental problems that most insurance companies will nearly completely cover them on a routine basis, usually every 6 months. If you are without dental insurance, you can expect to pay anywhere from $120 to $300 and up, especially if it’s your first visit or first teeth cleaning in a long time.
When we determine the actual cost of your treatment, we refer to a few important factors:
- Your current oral health.
- Whether or not any new x-rays are required.
- The amount of time required by the dental team to meet your specific needs.
- The equipment and supplies needed to serve all your needs.
These routine appointments are very important to us, as we see them as the most effective way to prevent more invasive treatments, prevent serious dental pain, and keep you as happy and healthy as possible.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
We normally recommend coming in every 6 months for a regular teeth cleaning appointment and a checkup. However, the dentist may recommend more frequent visits if you have a specific need or we may book appointments further out if absolutely necessary for insurance or cost reasons.
Don’t wait! If you have any pain or discomfort in your mouth, call us right away! Professional teeth cleaning appointments are a good opportunity to prevent problems but are certainly not the only time to talk about them. Even if your problem seems minor, let us know now so we can fix it while it’s still minor.
Absolutely. Checkups are for your whole mouth. Gums, tongue, bones, and all. If you wear dentures, we still want to see you to ensure your dentures are in good shape and fit correctly and to examine the rest of your mouth and oral health.
Most dental cleanings last between 30 minutes to an hour on average and are performed in a lying position in a comfortable dental chair.
Choose tartar-control toothpaste with fluoride. No matter how good you are with a toothbrush, dental floss is the only way to remove plaque between your teeth and keep plaque and tartar out of these hard-to-reach areas. Rinse daily. Use an antiseptic mouthwash daily to help kill bacteria that cause plaque.
With a regular teeth cleaning, you can go ahead and eat after cleaning, but try to avoid food or drinks that are acidic or abrasive. However, if you received a fluoride treatment during your teeth cleaning, you should wait at least 30 minutes before eating anything.
Continuing to brush and floss your teeth after they have been cleaned is the best way to maintain the work your dentist has done. By incorporating these steps and making regular teeth cleanings a priority, you can ensure optimal oral health and a brighter smile.
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