How your dentist in Franklin, Indiana can help keep your smile healthy.
Did you know that brushing and flossing aren’t always enough to keep your smile healthy? It’s true, and that’s where regular professional teeth cleanings can help. Dr. Joshua Stevens at Franklin Dental in Franklin, Indiana offers a wide variety of restorative, cosmetic, and preventive dental care services, including professional teeth cleanings, to keep your smile healthy.
Dental disease starts with plaque. Plaque contains harmful bacteria. If you leave plaque undisturbed, the bacteria produce toxins that can cause gum and periodontal disease. Fortunately, you can brush and floss away the plaque, which can help keep your smile healthy.
But, there is another harmful substance that can’t be removed with brushing and flossing. This substance is called calculus, or tartar, and it’s a hard, rough substance. Calculus and stains provide a rough surface for bacteria and plaque to cling to. That’s why it’s important to remove calculus and stains regularly. You do this by having regular professional teeth cleaning appointments.
Your dental hygienist uses state-of-the-art ultrasonic and hand tools to remove the calculus and create a smooth tooth surface. Then, your teeth will be polished to a brilliant shine. Your teeth are free of calculus, plaque, and stains, and the smooth surfaces of your teeth become more plaque resistant.
One of the most important parts of regular teeth cleanings is you will learn about the latest tools and techniques to keep your smile healthy at home, between appointments. Your dental hygienist and dentist work together to check for gum and periodontal disease, and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to help you have a healthy smile for life.
To find out more about regular professional teeth cleanings, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Joshua Stevens of Franklin Dental in Franklin, Indiana at (317) 868-2672. Call today, and protect the health of your smile.