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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Polishing is often the last step of a dental cleaning, scaling, and some restorative procedures. It smoothes and polishes the tooth or restoration surface and removes some stains.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is polishing?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Polishing is often the last step of a dental cleaning, scaling (deep root cleaning), and some restorative procedures, like when a new crown is placed. It\u00a0smoothes and polishes<\/b>\u00a0the tooth or restoration surface and removes some stains.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tell me about the polishing procedure?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Dr. James Sparaga or a hygienist will polish your teeth as the last\u00a0finishing touch<\/b>\u00a0to regular cleanings and deep root cleanings (called scaling and planing). When a new restoration like a crown or composite filling has been placed in your mouth, Dr. James Sparaga may polish it as well. Dr. James Sparaga uses either a prophy jet polisher or a rubber cup polisher. The rubber cup holds a small amount of polishing paste which is held against the tooth surface on a spinning handpiece. Think of this as a gentle power sand and buff for your teeth. The prophy jet is more like a power washer, as it uses a jet of water and baking soda to smooth and polish teeth. Both methods are effective for removing some stains, and leaving teeth looking smooth and polished.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]While polishing is common, and helpful in certain circumstances, it is not a mandatory part of a standard cleaning. Ask Dr. James Sparaga when and why he recommends polishing teeth.[\/vc_column_text]
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