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Twice-yearly teeth cleanings by your dentist or dental hygienist provide teeth and gums with the treatment they need to remove plaque and tartar, or calculus. Tartar is the hardened form of plaque that collects under the gumline and can only be removed by a dental professional. Those who skip their dentist appointments often become candidates for periodontal teeth cleaning, also known as dental scaling:

Why Is Periodontal Teeth Cleaning Important?

Mitigates The Early Signs Of Gum Disease

Gingivitis, or the precursor to gum disease, occurs when an individual does not practice proper oral hygiene, such as brushing teeth for two minutes twice a day, flossing once a day, and seeing the dentist every six months. Symptoms include red, bleeding, and inflamed gums due to the overabundance of plaque and tartar. teeth cleaning

Left unchecked these symptoms worsen and result in gum or periodontal disease. Gum disease is when the gums pull away from the teeth to form pockets at least 4mm deep. This recession leaves the gums and tooth roots even more vulnerable to bacteria and subsequently decay. Periodontal teeth cleanings remove all of the plaque, tartar, and bacteria from the gumline to stop infections from spreading so the tissue can heal. 

Prevents Abscesses & Other Serious Dental Problems

Without deep teeth cleanings, gum disease patients become susceptible to a wide range of dental problems. Excessive infected bacteria in and along the gumline may cause the body to form abscesses, or pockets of pus created by the immune system to combat infection. Periodontal abscesses are among the signs of advanced gum disease and spread to the rest of the mouth without treatment. Untreated gum disease eventually destroys gum as well as jawbone tissue, resulting in bone loss. Periodontal teeth cleaning is therefore an essential preventative measure.
 

Laguna Bond Dental provides residents throughout Elk Grove, CA and the rest of Sacramento County with emergency, cosmetic, and general dentistry services, including deep teeth cleanings and comprehensive dental exams. Staff are members of the California Dental Association and the American Dental Association, and provide patients with the latest and most innovative dental services. Call (916) 686-8989 today to schedule your next teeth cleaning or visit the dentists online for more information.

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