Routine Dental Cleaning vs Deep Cleaning: What’s the Difference?

Good oral hygiene is more than just brushing and flossing your teeth. You also need professional cleaning. At My Dental and Implants in Glendale, Arizona, we offer different types of cleaning to meet our patients’ oral hygiene needs. Routine dental cleanings focus on tooth cleanliness to protect you from the risk of decay and gum disease. Deep cleaning, aka scaling and root planing, goes beyond routine cleaning to actually treat gum disease. Here’s what you should know about each.

When Do You Need Routine Cleaning? 

Cleanliness is the primary purpose of routine cleaning. Routine dental cleaning removes all plaque and tartar from your teeth, especially in areas your toothbrush can’t reach. Dr. Nima Afzalian uses special dental tools to clean your tooth surface, above and around the gum line. Then, we’ll floss and polish your teeth to give them a smooth, shiny finish. 

At My Dental and Implants, we recommend bi-annual dental cleanings to minimize your risk of decay and gum disease. Before cleaning your teeth, Dr. Afzalian will inspect them for signs of dental issues or abnormalities. Catching problems early can save you from costly, lengthy dental treatments later on.

When Do You Need Deep Cleaning? 

Deep cleaning is for people who already have gum disease. Scaling and root planing involves removing plaque and tartar under the gumline where bacteria can breed. By deep cleaning your teeth, Dr. Afzalian can minimize gum disease symptoms, like:

• Red, swollen gums.
• Bleeding gums when you brush your teeth.
• Chronic bad breath.
• Painful chewing.
• Gum recession.

The main purpose of deep cleaning is to treat gum disease and restore your gum health. Scaling removes plaque and tartar below the gum line and eliminates periodontal pockets of bacterial infection. Root planing smoothes out your tooth root to keep bacteria from accumulating again. Deep cleaning gives your gums a chance to reconnect with your teeth and heal.

Deep Cleaning Dental Services Near Me

For quality dental cleaning services for your teeth in Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix, Surprise, and surrounding cities, contact Dr. Nima Afzalian from My Dental and Implants in Glendale, AZ, at (623) 300-2550. 

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