Apart from the usual brushing and flossing of teeth at home, it is necessary to visit a dentist for dental cleanings after each 6 months.   If you have never done it before, this is the right time to consult Olympia Impressions about it. A dentist might recommend dental cleaning after 6 or fewer months depending on your oral hygiene. If you have conditions such as gum disease, it might be recommended that you go for dental cleanings each 30 days or so for first 3-6 months.

Actual frequency depends on severity of the gum infection and what you do to reverse the condition. There will be a difference in the frequency of dental clean ups among people willing to take care of their oral hygiene and those unwilling to give the best to their home care. When gums heal, a hygienist will know that   the patient is able to keep gums healthy therefore will recommend an extension of cleaning appointments to each 3 or even more. Dental cleanings enable you to gain the following advantages necessary for your oral hygiene.

 Freshens breath

Dental cleanings and maintaining good oral hygiene is essential in preventing persistent bad breath. Even when you brush and floss your teeth regularly, getting dental cleanings is an excellent way to keep the mouth healthy without odor.

Prevent cavities

A whitish film that builds up on the teeth called plaque is one of the leading causes of tooth decay. This is an acidic substance that eats away at tooth enamel and it might lead to cavities if it’s left unattended.  Dental cleanings help to remove plaque. Since it is not done daily, it should be complemented by brushing and flossing.

 Brightens smile

Using tobacco or drinking wine, coffee and wine for prolonged time stains the teeth. Dental cleaning helps to remove stains that built up on teeth and leave them freshly polished. When anyone who had stained teeth notices that they are white again it is a reason for brighter smile.

Stops tooth loss

Built up plaque is a major cause of gum disease and tooth loss among adults. When gum disease advances, plaque moves further down a tooth where it destroys supporting bone in the jaw. When jaw bone is destroyed, the teeth loosen and finally fall out. Luckily, such extent of damage can be reduced greatly through dental cleanings together with a good oral hygiene habit.

Boosts overall health

Some studies have shown that oral hygiene is important as overall health. Regular dental cleanings helps in improving oral health thereby   lowering risk for conditions such as stroke and heart disease.  If you make a habit of going for dental cleanings and check up, it helps in early detection of some diseases in their formative stage.

Good health of your gums and maintaining good oral hygiene offers you more value because you can stay for long without dental problems.