What A Dental Cleaning Involves

It’s understandable to be nervous about going to the dentist. This  is especially true if you aren’t entirely sure what even the most basic  of processes and procedures that happen in a dental clinic entail.  Something as simple as a dental cleaning can be quite intimidating and  worrisome without the right information, and today you will get a brief  (yet concise) look at what dental cleaning involves.

 

Perhaps  the most nerve wracking part of getting dental work done is finding a  dentist that you are comfortable with and a staff that you trust. If you  live in the Rancho Cucamonga area in California, stop in to Oasis  Dental. With years of experience and a helpful and friendly staff, you  will feel at home with Dr. Pinky Penalosa.

 

  

 

Before  any cleaning can be done, you need to have your mouth examined.  Typically, this is as simple as allowing a dental hygienist to take a  look at all of your teeth using a small mirror.

 

 

There  is a tiny tool called a scaler that will be used for this step. This  process is just scraping away buildup of tartar and plaque on your teeth  with this instrument. While you might hear some scraping, remind  yourself that this is the only way to get tartar off of your teeth.

 

Using  a high-powered toothbrush that sounds a little loud and high pitched,  you will get a thorough brushing with gritty toothpaste. This removes  any tartar and plaque that scraping couldn’t remove.

 

 

Flossing  is the next step, and it is much like tools that you use at home to  floss. In some instances a waterpik might be used in lieu of actual  floss, but that’s at the hygienist’s discretion. This will be followed  by rinsing out your mouth and preparing for the final step. You’re  almost done!

 

 

Using  a mouthpiece similar to what you might have for at-home whitening kits,  you will get a fluoride treatment. The good news is, these can be  flavored in a number of ways, and it helps keep your teeth strong,  prevents buildup until your next cleaning, and it leaves a nice taste in  your mouth.

 

 

Now  your teeth cleaning is complete. You can stop and see the receptionist  on your way out to schedule another cleaning 6 months in the future,  unless of course there are more pressing issues that a dental  professional explains should be remedied and corrected sooner than that.  

If you have any questions or concerns, or want to schedule a cleaning for yourself, contact:

Dr. Pinky Penalosa

Tel: (909) 941-2288

9203 Archibald Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91730