Teeth Cleaning in Waxhaw, NC

Getting your teeth cleaned regularly is one of the most important ways to prevent oral health problems. At our preventive dentist in Waxhaw NC, routine cleanings help protect your teeth and gums while supporting long-term oral health.

A professional teeth cleaning is the only way to remove hardened plaque and tartar that brushing and flossing alone cannot eliminate. Cleanings are typically performed by one of our Registered Dental Hygienists and are often paired with routine dental exams and x-rays in Waxhaw NC to detect issues early. When oral health problems are identified sooner, treatment is simpler, more affordable, and far less likely to cause discomfort in the future. Plus, nothing beats that smooth, fresh feeling after a professional cleaning.

Any teeth cleaning at Waxhaw Dental Center in Waxhaw, NC will include the following:

• Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for some time and is now attached to the surface of your teeth. Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed with special dental cleaning instruments.
• Removal of plaque: Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on your teeth. It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva. The bacteria produce toxins that inflame the gums.
• This inflammation is the start of periodontal disease.
  Teeth polishing: removes staining and plaque from your teeth that is not removed during routine tooth brushing.