What do they do to your teeth during a professional cleaning?

I have to go to have a teeth cleaning and to be honest I am kind of scared, what do they do to your teeth? what%26#039;s the procedure?, Do they %26quot;sand%26quot; your teeth? and do the teeth feel any different afterwards?.

What do they do to your teeth during a professional cleaning?
A professional tooth cleaning happens in a doctor’s office. When a dentist or dental hygienist cleans your teeth they remove soft and hard deposits from your teeth that cause cavities. The main reason of having your teeth cleaned is to prevent or delay the progression of gum diseases. Getting your teeth cleaned is not the only way to prevent gum diseases -- smoking has been implicated in approximately 50% of periodontal disease cases in adults.





The frequency of professional teeth cleaning depends on the health of your teeth and gums, for example healthy children and adults should have their teeth cleaned at least once every year or two. If you’re a smoker or have a tendency to get gum infections you should visit your dentist more often. It’s a good idea to actually ask your dentist how often you should visit their office.





It doesn%26#039;t hurt at all. To some, it may feel uncomfortable or nauseating- but it definitely won%26#039;t hurt. Don%26#039;t be scared!





You teeth may feel sore or tingly after a professional cleaning is done. When you bite down, the dental %26#039;toothpaste%26#039; will feel almost crunchy on your teeth. When your tongue touches the enamel of your teeth, though, it will feel with smooth and clean.





As for personal dental care this is, of course, the most beneficial thing you can do to your teeth is cleaning them and minimizing dentists visits. Most people have been teeth brushing twice to thrice a day since childhood. But because teeth brushing is such a daily routine few people actually stop and think about the proper way of doing it.
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Reply:They just brush your teeth with a professional toothbrush. I doesn%26#039;t hurt.


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Reply:they clean your teeth of plague that regular brushing does not do.Also check for any problems such as cavities,cancer etc.Well worth the minor discomfort.
Reply:Your question leads me to believe that you have not ever had a cleaning, or you have not had one in so long that you can%26#039;t remember what it was like. Normally we take x-rays so the doc can check for any cavities and bone loss, we will clean your teeth with hand instruments to remove any plaque, tarter, and stain. We will teach you the proper way to brush and floss. We will check your gums and teeth for periodontal disease by using a measuring instrument that is called a periodontal probe. We may use ultra-sonic instruments, rotary instruments and manual instruments. You should have minimal discomfort from the cleaning appointment. For the final touch they will either polish your teeth, or use a machine called a prophy jet which accomplishes much of the same thing, but in a different way. Do some research on dental cleanings and find out more.



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