Cleanings

At Cosmetic Family & Sports Dentistry, we offer gentle teeth cleaning for our new and existing patients. Our friendly dental hygienists are here to offer teeth cleanings in Edina, MN, that will help you enjoy the best possible dental health.

Professional Teeth Cleanings in Edina, MN

When cleaning your teeth, brushing, flossing, and rinsing at home is very important. But they aren’t enough. Every time you eat, which for most people is three meals a day plus snacks, plaque develops on the surface of your teeth.

Plaque consists of a mixture of dental bacteria and food debris. It forms because your mouth bacteria feast on leftover food debris and leave behind that slimy biofilm commonly called plaque. Worse, when plaque isn’t completely removed, it hardens into a substance called tartar.

Tartar can only be removed by a dental hygienist using sterilized dental equipment. If you don’t have regular dental appointments to get rid of tartar, your teeth, and gums are vulnerable to all kinds of problems like gingivitis, receding gums, loose teeth, and even periodontal disease.

What Happens During a Teeth Cleaning?

During a professional teeth cleaning, first, the dentist in Edina, MN will do a thorough dental exam. This is to determine your state of oral health and identify any special problems that you may have. The dentist will also do a measurement of tooth pockets and compare them to previous visits. Next, the dental hygienist will scale each tooth, removing plaque and tartar from the gum line and in between teeth. Finally, the hygienist will brush and polish the teeth with special toothpaste to remove any lingering debris.

Apart from the joy of knowing that your teeth are free of plaque and tartar, professional teeth cleaning leaves you with smooth and attractive teeth that you can feel good about! Contact us today to schedule your next teeth cleaning.