When you go to your dentist for a regular checkup and cleaning session your dentist does a variety of things that you can’t necessarily do on your own.

This isn’t the only reason we go for dental cleanings. During your checkup and cleaning appointment, dentist will check up your overall dental health, scree your mouth for oral cancer, check for signs of gum diseases, tooth grinding and he may need to take x-rays to detect early and/or advanced decay that cannot be picked up during visual inspection. Your dentist will remove harmful hard deposits, calculus(tartar), followed by polishing and fluoride therapy.

The main reason we have regular dental cleanings is prevention. Regular cleanings are an efficient means of preventative dentistry. Your dentist can prevent dental problems by regul