Even with diligent brushing and flossing, you can't remove all the plaque and tartar that accumulate on your teeth. Professional cleanings reach areas your toothbrush and floss miss, preventing problems that daily home care alone cannot address.
What Home Care Can't Remove
No matter how thoroughly you brush and floss, certain areas remain difficult to clean thoroughly:
- Tartar (calculus): Once plaque hardens into tartar, it bonds to tooth enamel and can only be removed with professional instruments. Tartar buildup irritates gums and creates rough surfaces where more bacteria can accumulate.
- Below the gumline: Plaque and bacteria collect in the small pockets between your teeth and gums, areas your toothbrush simply cannot reach effectively.
- Back molars and tight spaces: Even with careful brushing, the back corners of your mouth and areas where teeth meet can trap food particles and bacteria.
The Benefits of Professional Cleanings
During your cleaning, our hygienist uses specialized tools to remove stubborn tartar deposits and polish away surface stains that brushing leaves behind. We also examine your gums for early signs of disease, check for cavities, and screen for oral cancer—problems you can't detect on your own.
Schedule your next cleaning today. Call Dr. Hudzinski’s office at (440) 585-4200. We welcome patients from Mayfield Heights, Chesterland, Gates Mills, Pepper Pike, Lyndhurst, and beyond