Bi-Annual Dental Cleanings
Keep Your Smile Healthy With Routine Cleanings
Prevention is the best medicine for every aspect of your health, and at Maryland Dental Care in Nottingham, MD, excellent oral health starts with our bi-annual dental cleanings. These routine cleanings and exams every six months are designed to maintain your smile and prevent potential dental problems before they begin. Going beyond what daily brushing and flossing can achieve, it enables our team to provide a deeper level of care to safeguard your teeth and gums.
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning
Our comprehensive cleaning process covers every aspect of your oral health, ensuring your teeth and gums remain strong and healthy. From examining your tongue, teeth, gums, and oral tissue to cleaning the teeth and establishing a baseline of your oral health, we touch on all the critical aspects of bi-annual cleanings. Here’s what you can expect during your visit to our practice:
- Oral examination to assess your teeth, gums, and mouth tissues to identify any concerns early
- Professional cleaning, which removes plaque and tartar in areas that daily brushing and flossing can’t always reach
- Expert polishing, leaving your teeth smooth, clean, and shining
- Personalized oral hygiene advice on maintaining oral health, with tips to address any concerns unique to your mouth
- Flossing to clean thoroughly between your teeth, targeting debris in even the hardest-to-reach spots
- X-rays as needed to monitor oral health in areas that aren’t visible during a routine examination
Why Does the ADA Recommend Bi-Annual Cleanings?
The American Dental Association (ADA) strongly emphasizes the importance of scheduling bi-annual cleanings to promote lifelong oral health. Their recommendations are grounded in science and focus on preventative care, professional assessment, and personalized advice. Benefits of keeping this schedule of care include:
- Regular cleanings help prevent cavities and gum disease while enabling early detection of potential issues
- Our dentists use cleanings as an opportunity to evaluate your overall oral health, detect changes, and spot problems such as oral cancer or gum disease early
- During visits, dentists can share expert recommendations tailored to your unique oral health needs and lifestyle
- Bi-annual cleanings remove tartar that brushing and flossing at home cannot, supporting your daily hygiene routine
- The ADA and our team recognize the connection between oral health and overall well-being, emphasizing cleanings as an essential step in maintaining lifelong health
Schedule Your Bi-Annual Cleaning Today
With our committed team and state-of-the-art equipment, your bi-annual cleaning will be efficient, thorough, and comfortable because your oral health deserves nothing less. Call our office to schedule your bi-annual dental cleaning at Maryland Dental Care in Nottingham, MD and experience professional, personalized care that keeps your teeth and gums in top shape. We look forward to helping you maintain a confident smile.