{"id":586,"date":"2019-08-06T22:20:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T22:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machiasdental.com\/?page_id=586"},"modified":"2021-07-12T02:54:42","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T02:54:42","slug":"dental-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/machiasdental.com\/procedures\/preventative-dentistry\/dental-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Regular dental cleanings by Dr. James Sparaga or his dental hygienist are\u00a0part of a proper oral hygiene program<\/b>. Cleanings help fight plaque, the major cause of tooth decay, gingivitis and serious gum disease.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Why do I need regular dental cleanings?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]The fight against plaque is a major component of preventative care, and Dr. James Sparaga can be your main ally in this effort. While daily brushing and flossing are your first line of defense against plaque, the\u00a0professional cleaning<\/b>\u00a0from Dr. James Sparaga or a dental hygienist is\u00a0more thorough<\/b>\u00a0than the best you can do at home. Even proper brushing alone can\u2019t remove the tartar that accumulates at the gumline. Good hygiene and regular dental cleanings are\u00a0cost-effective<\/b>, too. It costs much more to have teeth repaired and replaced than it does to have regular exams and cleanings.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What happens during a regular dental cleaning?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Usually an exam and cleaning are scheduled during the same appointment. Your dental hygienist is an expert at giving teeth this\u00a0thorough regular cleaning known as a prophylaxis<\/b>\u00a0or \u201cprophy\u201d. Stubborn\u00a0plaque and tartar will be removed<\/b>\u00a0with specially designed dental tools. Tartar is the plaque which has hardened at and even below the gumline. Your hygienist can clean tartar below the gumline as well in an intensive cleaning called scaling. Often the last step in the cleaning is polishing.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Many adults require cleanings\u00a0every six months<\/b>. If your mouth is prone to tooth decay, tartar buildup or gum disease, Dr. James Sparaga will recommend more frequent appointments.[\/vc_column_text]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1566507978487{padding-right: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text] DENTAL CLEANING [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#e5b250″][vc_column_text]Regular dental cleanings by Dr. James Sparaga or his dental hygienist are\u00a0part of a proper oral hygiene program. 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