You can brush and floss faithfully and still need a professional cleaning. There is a simple reason some deposits can only be removed in the chair.
When Plaque Turns To Tartar
Plaque is the soft film that builds up on teeth every day. When it is not cleaned away, it hardens into tartar, a rough deposit that clings tightly and cannot be brushed off at home.
Tartar gives bacteria a place to gather along and below the gumline. A professional cleaning removes it safely with the right instruments, resetting your mouth to a healthier baseline.
What The Hygienist Does
During a cleaning, your hygienist carefully removes tartar and plaque from your teeth, including the areas near the gumline that are easy to miss. Your teeth are then polished to leave the surfaces smooth and fresh.
This is also a chance to review your home care technique. Small tips tailored to your mouth can make your daily routine noticeably more effective.
More Than A Fresh Feeling
A cleaning leaves your teeth feeling smooth and your breath fresher, but the benefits go deeper than that. Removing tartar helps keep your gums healthy and lowers the risk of decay taking hold.
Keeping to a regular cleaning schedule at Cambie Dental means these deposits never get a chance to build up for long. Consistency is what keeps small problems from becoming big ones.
