Professional Preventive Care
Professional Preventive Care
Prioritize Your Long-Term Oral Health
Due for a professional dental cleaning? A routine cleaning is typically completed in a single appointment, and we strive to make the experience as gentle and comfortable as possible for every patient. If you have plaque buildup that needs attention, it’s important not to delay your visit to prevent more significant oral health complications. Untreated tartar and plaque can lead to advanced gum disease and eventually require more invasive treatments like deep root planing or restorative surgery.
Although dental cleanings are primarily a preventive tool, they’re also a critical solution for maintaining the health of your supporting bone and gum tissue. Regular cleanings also help prevent tooth loss and keep your enamel strong by removing harmful bacteria before it causes damage. There are different levels of hygiene care to meet your needs, and our dentists can provide a customized recommendation based on your unique oral health goals.
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Personalized Preventive Care
Not every smile requires the same level of care, which is why we customize our hygiene appointments to suit your oral health needs. Understanding the type of cleanings available can help you maintain a healthy foundation and prevent issues like gum disease or tooth loss.
Common Hygiene Scenarios:
This standard cleaning is designed for patients with generally healthy mouths and involves the removal of plaque and tartar from above the gum line. It’s the best way to maintain your oral health and keep your smile bright when performed regularly.
If you’re showing signs of gum disease, a deeper cleaning may be necessary to remove bacteria trapped beneath the gum line. This procedure smooths the roots of your teeth to help gum tissue reattach and heal, preventing further bone loss and protecting your overall health.
Personalized Hygiene Care
When you visit Brentwood Village Dental Clinic for a cleaning, our primary goal is to remove plaque and tartar while assessing your overall oral health. We understand that every patient has different comfort levels, so our hygiene team works efficiently to provide a refreshing, stress-free environment.
During your hygiene appointment:
Our hygienists are here to answer any questions you have, ensuring you leave our clinic with a bright smile and a clear understanding of your dental wellness.
Questions? Call (403) 210-5050
Hygiene Fees Explained
We strictly follow the current Alberta Dental Fee Guide to ensure fair and consistent pricing for all patients. Since every cleaning is unique based on the units of scaling and polishing required, we provide a clear estimate following your assessment. We maintain open communication regarding your investment and always respect your comfort level and treatment choices.
Making Your Dental Visit Easy
Managing your dental care should be simple and stress-free. That’s why we offer direct billing to most major insurance providers, handling the paperwork so you don’t have to. You can focus on your oral health while we help streamline the payment process for a truly convenient experience.
Freqently Asked Questions
We understand that you may have questions before or after your appointment, so we’ve compiled a list of some of our most common patient questions. If you don’t find the answers you need below, our team is just a phone call away to provide you with the information you’re looking for.
Most healthy adults should visit the dentist for a professional cleaning every six months to maintain optimal oral health. However, if you have a history of gum disease or certain health conditions like diabetes, your dentist may recommend more frequent visits.
For the majority of patients, a standard cleaning isn’t painful and is often described as refreshing, or occasionally, mildly ticklish. If it’s been a long time since your last visit or if you have sensitive gums, you may feel some mild discomfort during the scaling process, but our team works gently to ensure you’re at ease.
A standard dental cleaning usually takes between 45 and 60 minutes. The exact time depends on your individual oral health needs, the amount of plaque and tartar buildup, and whether you require additional treatments like fluoride or x-rays.
Scaling is the process of using specialized tools to remove hardened tartar and plaque from your teeth and along the gumline. Polishing follows scaling and uses a rotating brush with a gritty paste to smooth the tooth surface, making it harder for new plaque to stick and removing surface stains.
While brushing and flossing are necessary for removing soft plaque, they can’t remove tartar once it’s hardened. Only professional dental tools used by a trained hygienist can safely scrape away tartar without damaging your tooth enamel.
If you didn’t receive a fluoride treatment, you can eat right away; however, if fluoride was applied, you’ll need to wait 30 minutes before eating to ensure the treatment fully absorbs into your enamel.
Yes, professional cleanings are a preventive measure designed to catch problems like early-stage gum disease or small cavities before they become painful. Regular visits help you avoid more invasive and expensive dental procedures in the future.