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Preventive Dentistry
At Palm Desert Center for Advanced Dentistry, Periodontics, Cosmetics & Implants, our dentists can help you overcome many dental problems. But it is always easier (not to mention less expensive) to keep those problems from occurring in the first place. We offer preventive dentistry in Palm Desert, California, to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles, and you can contact our team at (760) 797-7434 for your appointment.
Cleanings
A professional dental cleaning performed by licensed registered dental hygienist is usually recommended twice a year. Having your teeth cleaned regularly by a professional is essential to reduce the risk of gum disease, and the formation of cavities.
The dental hygienist will review the best brushing and flossing techniques, and how to reach areas that you may be missing. You’ll leave the office with home care instructions and solutions specific to your needs.
Deep Cleanings
Gum disease is preventable and can be reversed if addressed early enough. Our dentists can see you for an appointment for a scaling and root planing, also known as a deep cleaning in Palm Desert, California, to help you fight or even avoid periodontal problems.
Scaling and root planing is one of the most common and effective treatments recommended for gum disease before it becomes severe. This deep cleaning treatment includes two main steps:
- Scaling: In scaling, we remove plaque and tartar (dental calculus) from the tooth surface.
- Root Planing: This step involves cleaning the roots of the teeth, smoothing them to remove bacterial toxins.
The goals of scaling and root planing are to remove bacteria, plaque and tartar, and to halt the progress of the disease. While most scaling and root planing treatments can be completed comfortably without an anesthetic, our dentists can offer several anesthetic and other comfort options to make certain that you feel at ease during your treatment. The scaling and root planing treatment may be split up into several appointments, in which we treat one section of the mouth at each appointment.
Scaling and root planing may be combined with other types of periodontal therapy, such as antibiotic treatment. For most patients, scaling and root planing is enough to prevent periodontal disease from progressing further. For more information about the benefits of scaling and root planing and to learn more about the other types of periodontal treatment we offer, please do not hesitate to contact our office.