by Eddie Kuo | Apr 20, 2026 | Teeth Cleaning
A professional teeth cleaning is not painful for most patients. You may feel pressure during scaling as tartar is removed from tooth surfaces, but it shouldn’t hurt. Patients with inflamed gums, exposed root surfaces, or heavy tartar buildup may notice more...
by Eddie Kuo | Apr 15, 2026 | Teeth Cleaning
Most adults should have a professional teeth cleaning every six months. This schedule prevents tartar from building up to levels that cause gum disease and cavities. Patients with active or treated periodontal disease, diabetes, heavy tartar accumulation, or other...
by Eddie Kuo | Feb 10, 2026 | Teeth Cleaning
You need professional cleanings because your toothbrush and floss can’t remove tartar, the hardened form of plaque that builds up on teeth over time. Tartar irritates your gums and, if left in place, leads to gum disease, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss....
by Eddie Kuo | Nov 15, 2025 | Teeth Cleaning
During a professional teeth cleaning, a dental hygienist removes plaque and tartar buildup from your teeth, cleans below the gumline, polishes the tooth surfaces, and flosses between every tooth. The entire process typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. It’s one of...
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