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Hygiene Services

Keeping your smile clean can help ensure that it stays healthy. Good brushing and flossing habits are only part of the battle. You also need regular professional cleanings. Our Thousand Oaks dental hygiene expert offers skilled, comfortable professional cleanings that can keep your smile in great shape.

Recommended Routine Dental Hygiene

The American Dental Association recommends that most people have routine checkups and cleanings about every six months. Your personal needs may vary, and our expert in dental hygiene in Thousand Oaks may recommend more or less frequent visits. We will consider factors such as your dental health, your history of cavities or gum disease and your own preferences. If you have certain health problems, you smoke or you are pregnant, you may also need more frequent dental visits.

At your next cleaning, our dental hygiene expert will examine your teeth and gums. We will note any buildup, decay or damage that should be addressed. We will review your at-home routine and make any necessary adjustments to ensure your continued good dental health. Brushing after meals and at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste is essential. You also need to floss daily to remove plaque, debris and bacteria from along the gumline and between teeth. Antibacterial or fluoride mouthwashes may be recommended for some patients, particularly those who are prone to tooth decay or gum disease.

Our expert in dental hygiene in Thousand Oaks will then clean your teeth. A professional cleaning is a more in-depth type of cleaning than your regular at-home regimen. We clean all those hard-to-reach areas, and we remove any tartar buildup that cannot be removed at home. We finish up with a polishing procedure that leaves your teeth feeling squeaky clean and free of those superficial stains that can leave them looking dingy.

Treatment recommendations may include preventative, restorative, or cosmetic treatments. We work with you to get the smile that you want and place a special focus on prevention.

Contact our dental office today to find out more or to schedule your next cleaning with our dentist in Thousand Oaks.