What is a Deep Cleaning?

Deep Cleaning Dental Appointments in Tracy, CA

If it’s been a while since your last check-up, we may recommend a deep cleaning.

Even if you brush and floss regularly—tartar, plaque, and/or calculus accumulates on teeth in those hard-to-reach places. If this harmful material isn’t removed, then it can cause cavities, tooth decay, and periodontal disease Professional dental cleanings are recommended every 6 months, however, if it’s been a while since your last check-up, we may recommend a deep cleaning.

A typical deep cleaning consists of 2 or 4 appointments, with each treating one half or one quadrant of your mouth. Depending on the needs of each individual patient, we may incorporate one or more of the following:

Ultrasonic Cleaning – Our specialized dental scaler features a vibrating tip to break up hard plaque and calculus. A pulsing jet of water also helps dislodge material and clean the tooth surface.
Scaling and Root Planing – Harmful build-up is removed from around and below the gumline. Root surfaces are smoothed and made more resistant to plaque.
Laser Periodontal Treatment – Our dental laser is used to combat gum disease with a special frequency of laser light, calibrated to kill bacteria and sterilize infection. Even better, it does this while leaving healthy tissue intact, AND encouraging a healing response. So, patients treated with laser therapy typically see quicker recovery times and better overall periodontal health in the long run.

For deep cleaning appointments, contact us today at (209) 834-8524.

By Tracy Dental Excellence|2021-01-03T18:22:20-08:00June 8th, 2021|Periodontal Dentistry|Comments Off

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Where patients become family, and our practice serves our community! Tracy Dental Excellence is a general and cosmetic dental practice that strives to restore and enhance the natural beauty of your smile. Through a combination of conservative procedures and state-of-the-art dental technology we can help you achieve the beautiful, long-lasting smile that you desire. Here at Tracy Dental Excellence we want to make your experience a good one so we've put together a list of useful information, including what to expect on your first visit, downloadable new patient forms accepted insurance providers and affordable dental financing options. We also provide certified patient reviews! We are here for you, just let us know how we can help. Your wants and concerns are listened to and heard! Once we understand our mutual goals, we will apply our skills to bring about results we both expect to benefit your oral health AND your smile. You can count on up-to-date information and care. Our entire team attends continuing education seminars and workshops regularly. We source the latest in new materials and methods.

What is a Deep Cleaning?