Dental Cleanings in Columbia, SC
Family Dental Cleanings in Columbia, South Carolina
Routine professional dental cleanings and checkups are important to maintaining good oral hygiene and we have the most caring of all the Columbia dentists in Dr. David Lovit. Professional deep cleanings can remove mineralized plaque that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing, particularly in areas that are difficult to reach. It is recommended you go in for a dental cleaning and checkup once every six months. At our Family Dentistry here in Columbia, South Carolina, we make sure to provide cost-affordable, family dental work.
How it Works
You can expect your dental cleaning to last between 30 minutes and an hour. Typically, a trained hygienist will clean your teeth, and a dentist may come in for an exam at the end. Most people find that deep dental cleanings are painless, and do not cause any discomfort, however, if you allow too much to time to pass in between cleanings and decay begins to occur, it can be a much lengthier and complicated procedure.
Procedures for Dental Cleanings and Checkups
There are two important steps to a dental cleaning.
- The first step is scaling the teeth, whereby the dentist/hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces. This can be performed by hand or with electric scalers, depending on their preference. Typically, the dentist/hygienist will also dig deep into the pockets of the gums to remove any plaque buildup there.
- The second step is polishing to remove any final plaque and also to buff the teeth. Polishers generally have several different sized heads to clean hard to reach, places. This last step also protects your teeth for a time.
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- Monday: 8 AM–5 PM Tuesday: 7:20 AM–2 PM Wednesday: 8 AM–5 PMThursday: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM Friday: 8 AM–12 PM
