Chicago Periodontal Cleanings, Chicago Dental Cleaning

Consider this: in a mere 24 hours plaque that is not removed from your teeth begins to turn into tartar. While daily home cleaning can help control plaque and tartar formation, regular dental cleanings are necessary to remove any significant tartar build-up and to address hard to reach areas.

Chicago Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Bagai recommends regular maintenance cleanings (periodontal cleanings) four times a year during which Dr. Bagai will monitor pocket depths, address problem areas where plaque and calculus have developed.

A periodontal maintenance cleaning typically consists of:

• X-rays and evaluation: Dr. Bagai will review x-rays to detect any decay, tumors, cysts, bone-loss, and to determine tooth and root positions.
• Examination of tooth decay: Dr. Bagai or a staff dental hygienist will check tooth surfaces (above and below the gum line) for decay.
• Teeth polishing: Dr. Bagai or a staff dental hygienist will polish your teeth and remove and stains and plaque.
• Oral cancer screening: Dr. Bagai will examine your face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, cheek tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
• Oral hygiene recommendations: Dr. Bagai or a staff hygienist will review and recommend oral hygiene aids as needed, such as Electric toothbrushes, special periodontal brushes, fluorides, rinses, etc.

Good oral hygiene practice = oral health. Regular dental cleanings combined with daily brushing, flossing is the key to good oral hygiene and oral health as well as the determining factor in keeping periodontal disease in check.

If you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, Chicago Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Bagai will provide a more detailed recommendation, and cleaning schedule.

Contact Dr. Bagai today to schedule an evaluation.