Why have your teeth cleaned by me?
- Cost effective
- Consistency - when you have your teeth cleaned at Quinte Dental Hygiene clinic you know who will be cleaning your teeth
- Great location - located at 417 Dundas Street East - easy access and ample free parking
- Comfortable, relaxing environment
How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Professionally Cleaned?
For people with normal, healthy teeth the guideline is twice a year. However, there are guidelines based upon periodontal diagnosis i.e. diagnosis of the gum and surrounding bone, hygiene and so on.
If you have periodontal disease or gum disease, it's important to have more frequent recall appointments, perhaps every three to four months but this is only a general guideline. Specific personal requirements can only be made by personal examination.
Another important factor is caries (decay) history. The best predictor of future cavities is past history. People who have poor hygiene practices or have active tooth decay should be seen more frequently.
Proper preventative teeth cleaning prevents bigger problems from happening later on. In the long run this saves you money and the aggravation of larger health issues. Yes, it's lower cost for you to have great hygiene at home along with proper dental cleanings and exams then it is to wait for something to happen. As an example, a simple cleaning is less expensive than one where more extensive work such as debridement and prophylaxis is required due to there being too much calculus.
Another important point is that it is very difficult to remove calculus/tartar on your own. This substance is a byproduct of calcium deposits from your saliva. Hygienists go to school for two to four years to diagnose and properly remove calculus. No amount of toothbrushing or flossing can remove calculus.
Simple preventative maintenance is the best!
One way to look at it is like this: Love your body more than your car. Most people will get the oil in their car changed every 3000 miles. I doubt you would think it's a good idea to extend this to every 10,000 miles. You run the risk of wearing out your engine prematurely. Most cars last 10 to 15 years. You want your teeth to last your entire adult life which hopefully will be 50+ years. Look after them!
Did you Know?
Poor oral hygiene is linked to a wide range of health disorders elsewhere in the body including
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Respiratory Disease