Having an annual clean of your teeth by a dentist helps protect against oral health problems. Yet many people neglect this, putting their teeth and gums at additional risk. In a dental cleaning, the dentist removes plaque and tartar that have built up on teeth and gums — which prevents serious dental problems.
Key takeaways:
– Plaque buildup around the gum tissue can result in gum disease, a leading cause of tooth loss.
– Plaque buildup also causes tooth decay, leading to cavities, infection, and potential need for root canal surgery.
– Professional cleaning from your dentist can more effectively remove staining from your teeth enamel.
“Without a professional cleaning, it’s highly unlikely you’re reaching all the areas in your mouth that you need to in order to remain plaque-free. When plaque is allowed to build up, it can turn into tartar, which can only be removed by a dentist.”
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