Dental Cleaning

Dental Cleaning and Prevention in Mississauga

Our dentists and dental team collaborate with you to create the most effective preventive plan to maintain your natural dentition and supporting structures. This is accomplished by preventing the onset, progression, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.
Your home care plays an important role in maintaining your oral health. We provide tips on twice-daily brushing, flossing, and maintaining a healthy diet.
Ideal preventative dentistry consists of routine oral exams, cleanings, and X-rays. Fluoride and sealants are also excellent preventative treatments that help safeguard your teeth.
Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.

Dental Cleaning Procedure in Mississauga

At your first visit, your dentist will thoroughly examine your mouth and identify any potential problems.
An X-ray (radiograph) may be performed to provide a more detailed summary of your oral health. We will check for decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
During your oral cancer screening, we will visually examine your face, neck, and lips. We will also look at your tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
Gum disease evaluation involves checking the gums and bones around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
In addition, our dentist will check the surface of your teeth for decay (cavities) with special dental instruments.
We will also take this opportunity to perform an exam of existing restorations: check current fillings, crowns, etc.
Regular check-ups paired with proper oral hygiene are the best way to prevent dental problems down the road.

What Happens During a Teeth Cleaning Process?

A registered dental hygienist generally performs dental exams and professional tooth cleanings (dental prophylaxis) during your initial visit. Services your hygienist will perform during your teeth cleaning include:

Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for some time and is now firmly attached to the tooth surface. Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed with special dental instruments.
Removal of plaque: Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth. It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva. The bacteria produce toxins (poisons) that inflame the gums. This inflammation is the start of periodontal disease!
Teeth polishing: This process involves the removal of stains and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.
Our dental hygienist will use special dental instruments to remove plaque, tartar, and stains that cannot be removed by brushing and flossing alone.

Digital Dental X-Rays

We take pride in offering dental radiographs (X-rays) at our office by staying at the forefront of technological advancements. This useful diagnostic tool helps us detect damage and diseases that are not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to complete an accurate treatment plan.

Digital X-rays may show:

Abscesses or cysts.
Bone loss.
Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.
Decay between the teeth.
Developmental abnormalities.
Poor tooth and root positions.
Problems inside a tooth or below the gum line.

Are you concerned about X-rays?

We are too! Here’s an interesting fact about x-rays—Did you know that we are exposed to natural radiation in our surroundings? The amount of radiation exposure from a full mouth series of X-rays equals to the amount a person receives in a single day from natural sources.

To enhance our patients’ safety, we use digital X-rays that reduce radiation exposure and has a positive impact on the environment. These protective measures include using lead apron shields to protect the body, when necessary. Our modern fast film lowers the exposure time of each X-ray

How often should dental X-rays be taken?

The need for digital X-rays varies based on each patient's dental health requirements. Your dentist will recommend X-rays after thoroughly reviewing your medical and dental history and conducting a dental exam. Besides this, other factors, such as symptoms, age, and potential disease risk are also considered.

For better health and safety, new patients should have a full series of digital X-rays, which remain valid for three to five years. Additionally, bite-wing X-rays (showing the top and bottom teeth biting together) should be taken once or twice a year during regular checkups to monitor dental issues.