It will put you at ease if you know what dental cleaning involves. Going to the dentist on a regular basis is fast, easy, painless, and stress-free. Your teeth will stay clean, your breath will be fresh, and your body will remain healthy when you have dental cleanings. Your dentist should be seen at least once every six months in addition to brushing and flossing at home. A dental checkup/cleaning removes plaque and tartar that you cannot remove on your own.

Plaque and tartar on your teeth will be removed using both manual scalers and ultrasonic scalers by your dental hygienist. After removing any remaining plaque or stains, the teeth are polished with a rotating rubber cup or brush. Afterward, your dental hygienist will use dental floss to remove any excess plaque and tartar between your teeth. Fluoride is often used by dentists to strengthen teeth. Similar to mouthwash, fluoride can be placed in trays that are fitted around your teeth or as a rinse you gargle and spit out.

A dental cleaning should take about 30 minutes if your teeth are healthy and clean. It can take an hour to clean your teeth if you have cavities and tartar buildup due to poor oral hygiene.

A routine dental cleaning without insurance can cost $75 to $200, with an average cost of $125. Depending on where you live or the dental professional’s experience and training, the amount may vary.

Depending on the level of cleaning you need, the procedure may cost more or less. In addition to polishing the visible surface of the teeth, deep cleanings smooth the surface of the roots to help treat gum disease. The treatment usually takes several hours and costs $150 to $300 without insurance. A deep cleaning may be significantly more expensive if you request anesthetics.

There are many dental insurance plans that cover 100% of the cost of routine preventive dental care. Regular dental cleanings are considered preventive care, so you may receive at least one cleaning each year for free under most plans.

Keeping teeth and gums healthy requires routine dental cleanings twice a year. Tartar is removed from the patient’s teeth during a cleaning, preventing tooth decay. In addition to improving the appearance of a person’s teeth, tartar removal also improves their health.

Dental patients have different oral needs, so it varies from patient to patient. It is necessary for some patients to visit a dental professional more frequently because they are more prone to dental issues. Most patients will not experience dental issues at all, so they will need to have their teeth cleaned on a less frequent basis. Most people should come every six months, but some may need to come every three months, and others may only need to come every nine or 12 months.

Several weeks before your dental cleaning, you should avoid whitening your teeth, prepare a list of questions you may want to ask your dentist, and arrive at the office well in advance. Pre-cleaning by brushing and flossing is the best way to prepare for a dental cleaning. The majority of patients leave the office after a dental cleaning without asking a question they wanted to ask. Prepare a list of questions before your dental cleaning and check-up visit to avoid forgetting anything. Ensure you follow any additional instructions provided to you when you schedule the appointment.

Dental cleaning is available at Dentistry of Oxnard. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online! We are conveniently located at 4225 Saviers Rd # 9, Oxnard, CA 93033. We serve patients from Oxnard CA, El Rio CA, Port Hueneme CA, Saticoy CA, Camarillo CA, and surrounding areas.