Basic Care for Your Best Teeth

Dental Cleanings

At Precious Smiles Family Dentistry, we provide comfortable, personalized care in a welcoming environment. Regular cleanings remove plaque and tartar that brushing and flossing may miss. We generally recommend a cleaning and examination every six months, although some patients may need more frequent visits based on their oral health.

How Regular Cleanings Can Improve Your Dental Health

  • Help prevent cavities and tooth decay
  • Brighten your smile
  • Freshen your breath
  • Support healthy gums
  • Help prevent tooth loss
  • Protect your overall oral health
  • Identify problems early and reduce treatment costs
  • Boost your confidence and self-esteem

Periodontal Disease: Treatment & Prevention

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is an infection and inflammation of the tissues supporting your teeth. It begins when plaque and bacteria build up along the gum-line and below. Without treatment, it can damage the gums and supporting bone.
As gum disease progresses, the gums can pull away from the teeth, forming periodontal pockets that trap bacteria. Advanced disease can cause bone loss, loose teeth, and tooth loss.

At Precious Smiles Family Dentistry, we check your gums during routine examinations and provide guidance to help prevent and manage gum disease. If treatment is needed, we may recommend scaling and root planing (SRP), a deep cleaning that removes plaque and tartar above and below the gum line with local anesthetic to aid in patient comfort. The root surfaces are then cleaned and smoothed to remove bacteria and support healing. After deep cleanings patients are seen on a 3 month periodontal maintenance protocol to help reduce bacteria in the mouth. In certain instances patients are referred to a periodontist for specialty level treatment options.