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Apr
Is Professional Teeth Cleaning a Luxury or a Need?
Even if you were born with beautiful teeth, they won’t stay beautiful for long without good oral hygiene. Daily brushing and flossing at home are essential to keeping your teeth looking their best. So are professional teeth cleanings. Routine dental cleanings aren’t a luxury but imperative to oral care. At Westlake Family Dentistry, we encourage our patients to schedule bi-annual dental cleanings to keep their teeth in optimal health. Dr. Brad Sievert is your go-to dentist for teeth cleanings near you in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Reasons to Have Teeth Professionally Cleaned
Daily brushing and flossing at home remove most of the plaque that forms on your teeth after eating. Some areas, however, are too difficult for your toothbrush to reach. In these areas, plaque and harmful bacteria can breed. Over time, plaque hardens into tartar, which can only be removed by your dentist.
Professional cleaning rids your mouth of all plaque and tartar buildup, leaving your teeth and gums fresh and clean. This minimizes your risk of getting cavities or gum disease.
Through professional teeth cleanings, we can also:
- Identify areas where you’re lacking in your oral hygiene routine – Dr. Sievert will examine your teeth before cleaning to see where plaque buildup is more prevalent so you can focus more on these areas when you brush your teeth
- Improve your brushing techniques – If your teeth show signs of gum or enamel erosion, you could be brushing too hard. Hard brushing can cause gums to recede and increase your risk of gum disease. Once we notice these symptoms, we’ll review proper brushing techniques with you to protect your teeth
- Detect dental problems early – Dental checkups before cleanings enable Dr. Sievert to detect problems early so you can get treatment before damage occurs. Problems with decay or gum disease can often be nipped in the bud when caught early
Teeth Cleaning Dentist Near MeÂ
To schedule a dental exam or cleaning at Westlake Family Dentistry in Lake Oswego, OR, call Dr. Brad Sievert at (503) 636-4576 .Â
Dr. Brad Sievert holds a zoology degree from Oregon State University and a DMD from Oregon Health Sciences University. He is passionate about continuing education and regularly attends cosmetic, complex restorative, dental sleep medicine, Invisalign, and implant dentistry courses. He has had post-doctoral training at the prestigious KOIS Center in Seattle and the Los Angeles Institute of Clinical Dentistry. Dr. Sievert is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. He is also certified in laser dentistry and as a Healthy Start Provider.