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Keep Your Smile Healthy and Bright with Professional Dental Cleanings
Think brushing and flossing alone is enough? Think again! At-home oral hygiene is essential for oral health, but it’s insufficient to keep your teeth and gums in excellent shape. You need professional dental cleaning in Newport Beach, California, to remove plaque and tartar from hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. Bi-annual dental cleanings at Newport Smiles complement your oral hygiene to protect your smile from tooth decay, gum disease, and other issues.
What can I expect from professional teeth cleaning?
Teeth cleaning starts with a visual exam and a more detailed exam with dental X-rays. Our oral screenings help to detect:
- Gum disease.
- Tooth decay.
- Loose or failing fillings or crowns.
- Gum or bone loss.
- Bruxism-induced damage (flattened enamel, cracks, and chips).
- Impacted teeth.
- Precancerous or cancerous signs.
After a dental exam, it’s time to clean your teeth professionally. Our dental hygienist uses special tools to remove plaque and tartar from hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. Plaque is a mixture of saliva, food debris, and harmful bacteria. Brushing and flossing remove plaque, but you can’t be thorough enough to remove it from all areas of the mouth, especially between teeth and along the gum line.
Plaque can harden into tartar over time, and it is only removable with specialized dental tools. Regular dental cleanings are essential to eliminate these unhealthy deposits from all surfaces of your mouth. We finish your cleaning by polishing your teeth with gritty toothpaste. And just like that, you’ll have a fresh, polished smile!
Why are professional cleanings important?
Dental cleanings are simple and quick but indispensable to your dental care. Here are reasons you should never skip routine cleanings:
- Prevention: Routine cleanings remove plaque and tartar to keep your gums healthy and prevent issues like tooth decay.
- Early detection: During dental check-ups, we can detect early signs of cavities, gum disease, or other oral health issues. Catching problems early means easier, less costly treatments and better long-term outcomes.
- Keep your smile bright: Professional cleanings remove surface stains caused by food, beverages, or tobacco. Dental cleanings leave your teeth cleaner and brighter than brushing alone can achieve.
- Freshen your breath: Persistent bad breath (halitosis) can result from bacteria buildup in your mouth. A thorough dental cleaning eliminates harmful bacteria for minty-fresh breath.
- Protect your overall health: Oral health is closely linked to overall well-being. Dental cleanings prevent periodontal disease linked to heart disease, respiratory problems, diabetes, and other systemic issues.
What is deep teeth cleaning?
Standard cleanings are preventive. Their primary focus is to remove accumulated plaque and tartar. Deep teeth cleaning (scaling and root planing) is another type of “cleaning,” but it’s recommended for treating gum disease. Deep teeth cleanings are more extensive than conventional cleanings, so the dentist will likely use local anesthetics. Depending on your oral health needs, you may also need more than one visit.
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Due for a dental cleaning?
A clean, radiant smile starts here! Professional teeth cleaning removes stubborn plaque, prevents gum disease, and keeps your teeth looking and feeling their best. Don’t wait for problems to arise—protect your oral health today. Call (949) 353-5622 to get started and schedule an appointment with Dr. Aarti Puri and her team.
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Meet Dr. Aarti Puri – NEWPORT SMILES
Dr. Aarti Puri graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 2009 and has been practicing for over 15 years. She has been a licensed conscious sedation provider for over ten years and also completed additional certification training in dental implants in 2011 and Invisalign in 2013. She has completed many advanced training courses to keep abreast of new developments in dentistry to serve her patients better. She is a member of professional organizations such as the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Punjabi Dental Association, and Orange County Dental Association.
Dr. Puri loves performing cosmetic and general dentistry and always strives to provide a positive experience for her patients.