Dental Cleanings

Routine, professional dental cleanings are one of the best things you can do to preserve a healthy and happy smile. At Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood, Robert A. Scherrer, DMD, and the team offer dental cleanings to residents in and around Ridgewood, New Jersey. When you’re ready to enjoy a smooth, gleaming smile, call the office to book a visit or schedule online in just a few clicks.  

What are dental cleanings?

Professional dental cleanings are a great way to keep your teeth looking and feeling great. They’re done during the same visit as your dental exams, which check your teeth, gums, and soft tissues for signs of decay or disease. 

No matter how well you brush and floss, you can’t match the results of a professional teeth cleaning. Your dentist or dental hygienist has advanced tools that clean your teeth perfectly. They also have the advantage of a different angle than you can reach when brushing and flossing your own teeth. 

What are the steps involved in dental cleanings?

Once you’re resting comfortably in the dental chair, your practitioner begins using a handheld dental tool to remove any accumulated plaque or tartar. When plaque remains on the surface of your teeth, it hardens into tartar, which can’t be removed through normal brushing and flossing. 

Next, a powered brush and special gritty toothpaste whisk away any plaque, bacteria, or other debris on the surfaces of your teeth. A professional flossing cleans the spaces between teeth, including at the gum line. 

A thorough rinse follows, giving you a clean, fresh sensation. You can ask to have a fluoride varnish applied at this point in the process, which only takes a few moments. 

Professional dental cleanings leave your teeth feeling sleek and perfectly smooth. In fact, many people say that their cleanings are the best part of their dental visits. 

How often should I come in for dental cleanings?

Most people benefit from coming in for a dental exam and professional cleaning every six months or so. This timing ensures that any issues with decay or tissue abnormalities are caught in the early stages when treatment is often most effective. 

Dental exams and cleanings are essential preventive dental care and should never be overlooked. The best way to maintain this schedule is to book your next visit while you’re still in the office. You’ll receive a reminder as the date approaches and can adjust the scheduling if needed. 

If you’re overdue for a dental exam and teeth cleaning, call Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood today to schedule a visit. Online booking is also an option and takes very little time to complete.