Professional Dental Cleaning in Brisbane

Preventive dental treatments improve dental health and prevent several oral health issues before they threaten your dental and overall health. Brushing teeth twice a day using fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush and flossing between teeth at least once daily can significantly reduce plaque buildup and the number of harmful bacteria in your mouth and optimize your oral health.

While teeth cleaning at home is of utmost importance, it’s not enough and needs to be accompanied by a regular dental checkup to ensure good oral health. Even with proper teeth cleaning, plaque and tartar may remain on the surfaces of teeth or around the gum line.

Improper teeth cleaning can cause plaque to harden into a calcified deposit. Tartar can accumulate on and around the teeth and gums and, if left untreated, lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Dental cleaning at home can remove plaque but removing tartar requires professional teeth cleaning in the dental clinic.

Professional teeth cleaning refers to removing plaque, tartar, and stains from the teeth and polishing them by a professional dental hygienist.

Having your teeth professionally cleaned by a dental hygienist or oral health therapist will offer you clean and sparkling teeth. During this dental visit, the dental hygienist or therapist will examine the patient’s mouth thoroughly to ensure there are no signs of tooth decay, cavities, dental caries, chips or fractures in the teeth, tooth discolouration, or tartar buildup.

The dental hygienist will also ensure your gums are healthy and there are no gum disease signs. Dentists will discuss the necessary treatment options with patients in case of oral health issues.

Regular dental cleaning will:

• Prevent plaque and tartar buildup
• Prevent several dental problems
• Reverse early stages of gum disease
• Deeply clean your teeth by the removal of plaque and tartar between the teeth and around the gumline.
• Prevent gum and bone loss
• Ensure gum health
• Offer you fresh breath and a healthy smile.

Our Brisbane dental hygienists start by examining your teeth and gums using small mirrors. If the dental hygienist notices any serious issues, he will inform the dentist to see if it’s OK to continue the cleaning.

If there are no problems, the dental hygienist will start scaling the teeth using a scaler. Scale and clean offers healthy teeth by removing dental plaque and calculus from those hard-to-reach areas and around the gum line.

Now it’s time to polish the teeth using gritty tooth polish and a special high-powered brush to smooth away any imperfections and eliminate the surface stains. Flossing may also be included in your scale and polish session so that the dentist can remove any plaque or tartar leftover or toothpaste in the patient’s mouth.

Finally, the dental hygienist may rinse your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash to complete the procedure. You will be given a prevention plan to help you prevent dental problems and maintain good dental hygiene.

After a thorough oral examination, the dentist will determine the best cleaning procedure.

• Prophylaxis: Prophylaxis, also called routine cleaning, is suitable for patients with healthy teeth. The procedure removes hardened plaque and superficial stains from the teeth. It is considered a preventive measure to prevent the accumulation of plaque. Dentists recommend prophylaxis cleaning every six months.
• Scaling and Root Planing: Scaling and root planing are also called deep cleaning and are suitable for patients with an increased risk of gum disease or those dealing with the condition’s early stages (gingivitis).
• Gross Debridement: Patients who have been negligent of their oral health or have ignored their regular dental check-ups for a long period may require a gross debridement cleaning session.

Be on top of your dental health by arranging a dental checkup every six months to have your teeth cleaned and improve oral health.

Dental cleaning procedures are typically painless. However, the dentist may numb the patient’s mouth to minimize possible pain, discomfort, or sensitivity.

Prices may vary depending on how much work the patient requires, the type of procedure, and the location of the dental clinic.

A typical teeth cleaning procedure can cost between $75 to $ 215 in Brisbane.

The total cost includes the following:

• an initial comprehensive examination
• the removal of bacteria and tartar
• dental x-rays

Patients should ask their dentist in Brisbane for more precise information about the total cost of the procedure.

Professional teeth cleaning will leave your teeth cleaned and polished by removing superficial stains. However, if you want whiter teeth, you require professional teeth whitening.

Pure Dentistry

Pure Dentistry is a modern clinic in Mt Gravatt, Brisbane, offering various affordable dental treatments and flexible payment plans like AfterPay, Humm, and SuperCare.

Our dental clinic in Brisbane is open 7 days a week and provides 24/7 online booking.