Ready for a well-maintained smile?

We all know that we need to brush and floss our teeth to keep our smiles healthy, odor-free, and shining bright. But did you know that professional dental cleanings can be just as important to maintaining our oral health? Professional cleanings are so much more than glorified tooth-brushing sessions, though sometimes people skip them. In fact, a quality dental team (like ours!) is your first line of defense against dental decay, gum disease, and other extensive dental problems.

Booking that dental cleaning can be the difference between costly future restorative dentistry and a well-maintained smile.

Whether it’s been a few years, or you’re just about due for that six-month cleaning, know that we here at King Dental are ready to help your smile shine bright and last a lifetime. After all, we are the place for professional dental cleanings!

Why you shouldn’t delay your regular dental cleanings.

Let’s face it, it’s easy to come up with excuses when you don’t want to do something. Work is too busy, the kids have too many appointments of their own; the month is crammed with practices, or the family keeps getting sick. Trust us, we’ve all made the same excuses before! Though they might be valid excuses, you can’t keep putting off your oral health and keep that smile healthy.

Plaque is a pesky thing, adhering to the enamel of your teeth, and eating away at your smile. When you avoid your professional dental cleaning, it gives the plaque more time to build up, rapidly increasing the chances of gum disease. If gum disease (periodontitis) takes hold and isn’t addressed, it can create more issues, such as cavities or even tooth loss. This is a one-way ticket to needing restorative dentistry, such as fillings or even crowns.

Though we excel in restoring smiles to their former glory, keeping your natural smile is typically the goal! So be sure to get to that appointment so we can get that plaque off of your teeth!

Keeping your regular dental cleanings helps detect potential dental issues early. Now, this doesn’t ensure we’re going to find something scary, we promise. It just means we will be keeping an eye out for things that could go south, such as that pesky gum disease, or even the first signs of a cavity. The earlier we catch things, the easier it is to keep it from progressing—or even starting in the first place. With good timing, these issues can sometimes be fixed with just a little extra TLC!

Remember, coming to see us for a professional cleaning is way more than just letting someone else brush your teeth. We’re an integral part of your team, keeping that smile healthy and strong!

What to Expect During a Professional Cleaning

If it’s been a while since your last professional cleaning, or even if it’s your very first one, you might be trying to remember what it actually entails. Let us start by ensuring you that you have nothing to worry about! In fact, a professional dental cleaning is quick, painless, and incredibly beneficial to your oral health!

First, a professional cleaning begins with scaling your teeth. This is done by scraping your teeth with a special tool, guided by a little mirror. You might hear some scraping noises, but it shouldn’t hurt! The hygienist will inspect each tooth for the pesky tartar, getting rid of it before moving on to the next step.

Next up is polishing! This is done with a fancy, electric brush that spins on the tooth, polishing the surface to perfection with the help of the toothpaste. Finally, the dental hygienist flosses your teeth. This can be extra helpful because they can reach those hard-to-get-to areas. 

After your dental cleaning, you can take a deep breath and know that your teeth are truly as clean as they can be.

How often should you get a dental cleaning?

The general recommendation is that a person should get a professional deep cleaning every six months to keep their teeth as healthy as possible. However, sometimes a person might need to come more often due to rapid tartar buildup. No matter what schedule your dentist suggests, it’s important to keep with it! This is the best possible way to help your teeth last throughout your lifetime and ensure you know what’s truly going on with your oral health. 

Book Your Appointment Today

Are you ready to ensure your smile is in tip-top shape? Whether you’re in need of a regular dental cleaning or need to look into restorative dentistry, you can trust that King Dental is the best place to be in Virginia Beach. You can request an appointment within a few minutes online, so don’t wait! We look forward to helping you maintain that shining smile.