Adult Teeth Cleaning

Also called: Prophylaxis for adults, deep cleaning

Professional teeth cleaning is recommended every six months to prevent cavities, stop tooth loss, brighten your smile and promote overall health.

At cleanings, your dentist will use the right tools to remove bacteria build-up that your toothbrush cannot get.

For those with chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, it is recommended to have teeth professionally cleaned frequently to avoid tooth loss.

What to expect

The patient will have a clean, healthy and beautiful smile. Dental cleanings are often followed by a fluoride application to help prevent cavities. On occasion, patients might experience light sensitivity that usually resolves in a few days.

Available Practices

The practices below offer this specialty care. Select a practice that best meets your budget and availability for appointments.

Teaching Practice

Services at this clinic are performed at reduced prices because students are working under the supervision of board-certified dentists on faculty. The educational nature of the clinic requires extra time for appointments and the types of services offered depends on the training needed by students at that time.

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Periodontics: Resident Practice

Our clinic is staffed by dental residents who are completing advanced training. Top services: dental implant, extraction, bone grafts, gum disease and gum recession treatment.

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Periodontics: Faculty Practice

Our clinic provides the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gum and bone supporting the teeth. Top services: gum recession treatment, bone grafts and dental implants.

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