Teeth Cleaning in Grand Prairie, TX
The comprehensive cleanings at Family Dentistry of Grand Prairie are unlike cleanings at most other dental offices. Our hygienist performs an extremely thorough cleaning, making sure to remove every last bit of plaque and calculus from every nook and cranny, in order to provide you with the healthy smile that you deserve. This comprehensive and extensive cleaning, along with any necessary digital X-rays, oral and cancer screening usually takes about an hour, so you know that your teeth are clean and healthy when you leave. Our hygienist will also polish your teeth to remove any superficial stains for a brighter, whiter, and healthier smile. Why wait to achieve optimal oral health and wellness? Call us today to schedule your next cleaning at Family Dentistry of Grand Prairie!
Periodontal (gum) disease is a progressive oral disease that has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other serious medical conditions. Periodontal disease is caused by an accumulation of plaque and calculus on the teeth and gums.
To help protect you against its harmful effects and restore your oral wellness and health, Family Dentistry of Grand Prairie provides several types of treatment. Our deep cleaning procedures, including deep scaling and root planing, are recommended for those with gingivitis, the earliest stage of periodontal disease. Our hygienist is excellent at deep scaling and can help you get back to optimal oral health in no time. For more advanced stages of periodontal disease, other treatments, such as periodontal surgery, may be necessary. We invite you to schedule your appointment with our office today to begin your journey back to oral health and wellness.
Basic Teeth Cleaning
The basis of sound dental care is routine cleaning and maintenance. We customize cleanings on the basis of your periodontal, (gums and bone), health. We utilize medicated gels along with prescription mouth rinses in problem areas if necessary. Ultrasonic scalers are sometimes used to make the procedure more comfortable and effective as well. We use a hi-tech polishing brightener to remove stains and dental plaque while simultaneously polishing tooth surfaces. Regular dental check-ups and x-rays help us help you stay healthy!
Scaling & Root Planning (Deep Cleaning)
A chronic infection caused by an accumulation of plaque around the gum line, periodontal or gum disease, can lead to everything from persistent bad breath to far more serious problems like the loss of your teeth. It can even affect your overall health and well-being, leaving you vulnerable to diabetes and heart disease. If periodontal disease is detected and diagnosed in its initial stages, we can remove any buildup above and below your gum line in a process known as scaling. However, if the disease has progressed to the point where more of your teeth’s roots are exposed, root planing may be called for which will require for you to get numbed up.
Sealants
Sealants can be used as part of a child's total preventive dental care. Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings which are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth). Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs in these surfaces. Sealants cover those chewing surfaces to preserve healthy tooth structure. It's a procedure as easy as brushing your teeth!
Dental sealants are most commonly associated with a procedure done for children. Because children’s diets typically include more sugar than adults and dental hygiene habits are still forming, they are more prone to bacteria that cause cavities. However, children are not the only candidates for sealants. Many patients suffer from xerostomia—more commonly referred to as dry mouth—which propels the risk of cavities for both children and adults. Some adults and teens have teeth that are more susceptible to decay due to orthodontic treatments, such as braces, that make teeth cleaning difficult. All of these patients are good candidates for sealants and can count on Family Dentistry of Grand Prairie to help them protect their teeth.
A dental sealant is a thin plastic coating applied to a tooth in a liquid gel in order to seal off a fissure, or crevice, and block bacteria from wreaking havoc on your smile. Posterior teeth, where cleaning is more difficult and most of the chewing is done, are prime candidates for sealants in order to keep food particles from getting into crevices and creating bacteria. Preventive measures against cavities are essential to good overall health. This is why Dr. Park, Dr. Le, and Dr. Nguyen recommend dental sealants for children and adults who are more susceptible to tooth decay.
Our experienced dental hygienist is certified to apply sealants so you can rest assured your sealant will last. At your appointment, the hygienist will assess you or your loved one’s risk for caries, also known as the decay that causes cavities. Committed to patient care, our hygienists will listen to your concerns and ask questions about the dental hygiene issues you or your loved one experience. Assessing vulnerability to caries may include a digital X-ray of the tooth. Using our modern technology, the hygienist may show you the digital X-ray image or intraoral photo on a large monitor to illustrate your need. To apply a sealant, the tooth must be prepared with cleaning and drying the tooth so that it can be lightly etched. Essential to the longevity of your sealant, the tooth must stay as dry as possible during application. Using a curing light, your hygienists will harden the sealant. The protection of a sealant can last up to 5 to 10 years, but it is also necessary for our hygienists to reevaluate the sealant.