Teeth Cleaning

Getting your teeth professionally cleaned regularly is the best way to maintain healthy teeth and gums and to prevent serious problems. We provide comprehensive check-ups at each cleaning visit to maintain healthy smiles.

• Review and update of medical history, including heart conditions, diabetes, and medications that may affect oral health
• Oral cancer examination and screenings
• Digital Dental X-Rays
• Fluoride Treatments — helps prevent tooth decay by making teeth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria
• Dental Sealants (if needed) — a thin protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth

It's important to recognize the early warning signs of gum disease so it can be treated promptly:

• Red, swollen gums
• Bleeding while brushing or flossing
• Persistent bad breath
• Receding gums
• Sensitive teeth
• Teeth that seem loose or moving apart
• Changes in the way your teeth fit together when you bite

Gum disease is a bacterial infection that can cause deterioration of the tissues surrounding the tooth. If left untreated, it can lead to bone infection, tooth loss, and other general health problems.

When plaque is not removed, it hardens into tartar — which can only be removed professionally. Scaling and Root Planing (sometimes called a "deep cleaning") is an effective treatment that removes plaque from above and below the gum line and smooths rough spots on teeth that attract bacteria. The gums are then irrigated with chlorhexidine, an antimicrobial rinse, to further reduce bacteria.

Now serving patients in Marietta, Woodstock, and Roswell.