PREVENTATIVE CARE

Providing Comprehensive Preventative Care to Valencia, CA

We believe that strong, healthy teeth and gums are achieved through routine preventative care. Preventative dental care includes daily brushing, flossing and regular visits to the dentist for cleanings.

Preventative

Practicing good dental habits helps lower your risk of cavities and gum disease, and protects you from enamel wear and other potentially serious problems.

An important part of preventative dental care is patient education and developing healthy habits. Knowing how to care for your teeth and gums properly and recognizing when you should bring a problem to your dentist empowers you to make healthy choices about your dental health every day.

Healthy habits for good preventative dental care include:

  • Properly caring for teeth at home

  • Visiting the dentist every six months

  • Avoiding tobacco products

CLEANING

At Go Dental, we recommend our patients visit us for a cleaning every 6 months, or twice a year. Your 6-month appointment acts as a check-up for your teeth. Your dental cleaning is an opportunity for your dentist to notice changes in your dental health, such as the appearance of new cavities or other potential areas of concern. Additionally, your dental cleaning is the perfect time to ask your dentist any questions or bring up any concerns you may have.

During your dental cleaning at our Valencia, CA office, our dental team will assess your teeth and gums. Most cleanings consist of removing tartar and plaque from the teeth and will include various amounts of scaling and polishing. During your routine cleaning, and depending upon your needs, we may apply a fluoride treatment, take X-rays, and more. Cleanings are not painful, but your gums and teeth may feel slightly sore following your cleaning.

White Fillings

Fillings repair cavities, or holes in the teeth caused by the buildup of bacteria. At Go Dental, we only use white fillings, which naturally blend with your teeth.

Crowns fit over the remaining tooth to restore broken and damaged teeth. Crowns come in different sizes, and your dentist might need to shave down your existing tooth underneath to ensure the crown will fit.

A dental bridge is a dental prosthetic made up of artificial teeth with crows on either side. Bridges are used to replace a single missing tooth or multiple missing teeth.

Dentures are a permanent option to replace missing teeth. Partial dentures are used in patients who have some existing teeth. Full dentures are used when all the teeth are missing.

SCALING AND PERIODONTAL SCALING

Scaling is a technique used during a routine cleaning to remove plaque and tartar buildup at the gum line. Scaling can vary in intensity and under-the-gum scaling is used on patients experiencing symptoms of gum disease, or periodontal disease. Benefits of scaling during a cleaning:

Prevent gum disease

Plaque is bacteria that grows on the teeth, and if left untreated, can lead to gum disease. Regular dental care helps remove plaque from your teeth.

Plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) are not only harmful to your teeth- they’re also visible. Scaling both prevents serious problems and helps keep your teeth white and healthy-looking.

Most patients do not find scaling that occurs at routine cleanings painful. At Go Dental, we do our best to cater cleanings to our client’s preferences. Tell your dental team if you prefer a more gentle approach to cleaning. Depending on your specific needs and the condition of your gums, your dentist may recommend periodontal scaling to prevent or treat the development of periodontal disease.

Polishing

Polishing is an important part of a routine cleaning that consists of smoothing the surface of the tooth using both air and rubber tip tools. Polishing removes any lasting plaque that may have stuck to the teeth during the cleaning. Benefits of polishing:

  • Aesthetic benefits – Polishing helps brighten teeth by removing plaque and stains

  • Improved dental health – When combined with scaling, polishing can help remove bacteria and prevent gum disease and tooth decay.

Ultrasonic Water Cleanings

An ultrasonic water cleaning device eliminates the need for manual, or hand scaling. Ultrasonic water cleanings use the latest technology to scale teeth with sonic vibrations. After the plaque and tartar is removed, the scaler shoots water into the crevices of the teeth to clean out the debris. Benefits of ultrasonic water cleanings:

Ultrasonic Water Cleanings take away some of the discomfort associated with scaling and cleaning.

Ultrasonic cleanings are much faster than traditional scaling.

Ultrasonic water cleanings use a very small tip, making it a very effective way to reach deep plaque.

Like traditional scaling, ultrasonic water cleanings remove plaque and tartar stains on teeth, which result in brighter, whiter teeth.

Got plaque? Schedule your cleaning with us today! Call us at 661-257-0880 or fill out on online appointment request form to get started.