Getting your teeth cleaned is an important part of maintaining dental health. While the period of time between visits changes from patient to patient, the staff at Chiu Dental recommend getting your teeth cleaned professionally at least once a year. Not only will this habit help you feel more confident in your smile, but it also has many other important benefits. At Chiu Dental, we are all about helping our patients have confident, bright smiles and better oral health.
Below, we’ll go over some of the reasons you need to see a dentist for regular teeth cleaning.
To Catch Issues Before They Get Big.
In a teeth cleaning appointment, we can identify issues like cavities, cancers, and more. If it’s not an issue now, we can keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn’t develop into a bigger problem. For example, cavities can start off small but may grow into something painful and damaging to your overall oral health. If we catch a cavity early on, we can take care of it while it’s still small to avoid pain and more extensive treatment in the future.
It’s incredibly difficult to see cavities with an untrained eye. Often, they will be hiding in the back molars or in hard-to-see spaces. That’s why it is important to see a dentist like Dr. Chiu at Chiu Dental to check.
To Reduce Plaque and Tartar.
Plaque is a sticky film that develops on your teeth, and tartar is the hardened plaque. Leaving these unaddressed can lead to gum disease infections, and eventual tooth loss in severe cases. Plaque and tartar will naturally build up on your teeth over the course of time, which is why it’s important to brush and floss regularly. We understand that sometimes we can miss spots, which is why people see their hygienists for teeth cleaning. Removing plaque and tartar is essential not only to maintaining a healthy mouth, but a healthy heart as well! Research has shown that people with gum disease have higher rates of strokes and heart attacks, as well as difficulty managing blood sugar levels if diabetic. Goes to show that oral health is total health!
To Fight Cavities.
Cavities are holes in the tooth that are caused by decay and can be painful if left untreated too long. Did you know that the fluoride treatment we give you is designed to fight cavities that are developing as well as protect against future cavities? The more often you get fluoride treatments, the better protected you are against cavities. This way, you can avoid getting fillings in the future. Fillings are the most common fix, but cavities can also lead to root canals or extractions.
Book Your Appointment Now.
If you’re looking to get your teeth cleaned and live in the Kitchener Waterloo area, Chiu Dental is a friendly dentist office based in Waterloo, ON. We can get you booked in the next few weeks for a teeth cleaning and help you make a plan to increase the longevity of your oral health. We can help with almost any general dental issue, and we love building relationships with our clients.
We are currently accepting patients! Book your appointment online, or ask us any questions you have before booking.