If it has been a while since you have been in for a routine dental cleaning, you should consider ending that hiatus. A dental cleaning provides so many benefits to your oral health. Individuals in the Azusa, California area trust Dr. Brianne Luu and the team at Gentle Care Dentistry to provide this service in a safe and patient-centric manner. Dr. Luu would love to see you for your next cleaning. Here are some benefits you can expect from routine dental cleaning.

A Complete Clean

Even if you are diligent with your at-home oral hygiene regimen, it cannot compare to the cleaning you will receive at your dentist. Your dentist and oral hygienist have specialized tools they will use to clean your teeth to a degree that just is not possible from the comfort of your own home. These tools allow for tartar to be scraped away. Do you have stains that you think are permanent? Discoloration can sometimes also be scraped away by your dentist. This will all result in a bright, white, and healthy smile.

Gum Disease Prevention

At-home oral hygiene is critical in killing bacteria and removing plaque from your teeth and gums. Many of us suffer from tartar, which cannot be cleaned off at home. When tarter is allowed to build up along the gumline, this will result in gum disease. Seeing your dentist for a cleaning will result in the removal of this tartar and help prevent or reverse gingivitis and gum disease.

Oral Cancer Detection 

Many people think about the dentist in terms of teeth cleaning, having cavities filled, getting root canals, etc., but did you know that they are also your first line of defense against oral cancer? When you go in for a cleaning, your dentist will perform a thorough examination of your entire mouth as they clean. This allows them to detect any early visible signs of oral cancer, a serious and deadly issue that could affect anybody. Oral cancer can be incredibly deadly. Studies have found that oral cancer claims a life in the United States every hour. Oral cancer screening could save your life.

 If you are ready to reap the benefits of routine dental cleaning, please visit Gentle Care Dentistry. Please call +1 626-466-9596 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Brianne Luu.