Dental Cleaning & Prevention
Dental Cleaning & Prevention
Prevention and early detection are the key to avoiding tooth decay and gum disease. A good home regimen, in addition to a regular dental cleaning and exams, can spare you many expensive dental treatments. Prevention starts with controlling plaque, a colorless bacteria that sticks to the surface of your teeth, and if ignored, this plaque will turn into a harder mineral deposit called calculus (i.e. tarter). These are the main sources of decay and disease. By maintaining a proper routine of daily hygiene, you can avoid most oral maladies. Our hygienist at Ernest J. Mantini, DMD & Rocco M. Mantini, DMD, is available to assist you with your hygiene and management of your gums.
Dental Cleanings
Regular dental cleanings, performed by a registered dental hygienist, are a crucial part of preventive dental care. By removing plaque and calculus, your oral health is enhanced and your risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease are minimized. Your dental hygienist will utilize manual instruments to scale away moderate plaque and tartar buildup, or an ultrasonic device to scale away heavier buildup. The cleaning is finished with polishing, a pleasant procedure that cleans the surface of teeth, removes stains, and leaves the mouth feeling clean and refreshed.
Dental Exam
No matter how diligent you are in your home dental care regimen, you should still get a dental exam and cleaning twice per year. The importance of regular dental exams cannot be overemphasized – dental exams are the cornerstone of good dental health. In particular, regular checkups are essential for early detection of more serious problems. Early detection makes treatment easier, less expensive, and more effective. In your dental exam, we will perform the following routine checks:
- Examine and assess gum health; check for gum disease.
- Take and analyze x-rays, which may reveal decay, bone loss, abscesses, tumors, cysts, and other problems.
- Verify the stability of any existing fillings or other restorations.
- Inform you of all findings and make treatment recommendations.
Proper Teeth Brushing
As damaging as plaque can be, it is easily removed by mechanical brushing. Plaque deposits build up on the teeth fairly quickly after eating and drinking, and if they are not brushed away at least twice a day, they can lead to tooth decay and periodontal disease. It takes just one day for bacteria to build up enough to make your mouth susceptible to disease.
Flossing
Daily flossing is an effective way to clean teeth where regular brushing can’t reach. To floss properly, take 18″ of dental floss, wrap it around the middle finger of each hand, and pinch it between your thumb and index finger. Pull the floss taut, then slide it gently between each tooth and under the gum line. Slide the floss up and down the side of each tooth to remove plaque buildup. Be sure to use a clean section of floss as you move from tooth to tooth.
Mouth Rinsing
Dr. Ernest Mantini recommends Listorine and CloSYS mouth rinse. Over-the-counter mouth rinses can help to fight bad breath, remove loose food particles after brushing, and freshen the mouth. However, mouth rinses are never a substitute for brushing, flossing, or regular dental examinations, and may disguise warning signs of periodontal disease.
Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today!
Contact our team at Ernest J. Mantini, DMD & Rocco M. Mantini, DMD at (814) 479-4525 (Davidsville) or (814) 536-4804 (Johnstown) to schedule a dental cleaning in Davidsville or Johntown, PA. We treat patients for preventative dental treatments from Davidsville, Johnstown, Somerset, PA and from the surrounding areas.
Ernest J. Mantini, DMD & Rocco M. Mantini, DMD
Davidsville Dental Office:
316 N Main St
Davidsville, PA 15928
Phone: (814) 479-4525
Johnstown Dental Office:
571 Cypress Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
Phone: (814) 536-4804
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