We know that you take the time to brush and floss, but even then, if you’re skipping your routine biannual checkups, then some things can happen. It’s tough to reach every surface of every tooth each and every day, but that’s what you need to do to avoid plaque and tartar buildup. But at your checkups at the dentist, you have the chance to come out with a cleaner set of gums through effective dental hygiene maintenance, so make periodontal progress with a trusted team.
Dr. Vi Mai, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. at Mai Dentistry in Garland, TX understands that your gum health is a huge part of keeping a safer smile. That’s why we work with people just like you to remove plaque and tartar at and below the gumline with ultrasonic scaling and root planing. This process breaks up bacterial buildup where your toothbrush and floss can’t reach. So, when it’s time for a deeper clean, talk to Dr. Mai about reaching a stronger, more vigorous set of gums.
Without healthy gums, it’s tough to keep a quality smile. Find your way to a cleaner smile with Dr. Vi Mai, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. at Mai Dentistry.
Plaque And Tartar Irritate Gum Tissue
When you leave behind bacterial buildup, it calcifies into a harder form. Once plaque becomes calculus (tartar), it’s too tough for you to safely remove it on your own. This accumulation can cause major irritation and even infection if left there.
At your next biannual dental checkup, we’ll take detailed measurements of your gum tissue to see how you’re doing. But if you are not coming in like you are supposed to, we can’t do that for you. For most people, the goal is to come in twice each year for a cleaning and an examination, so if it’s been a while, let’s change that.
Ultrasonic Scaling Removes Bacterial Buildup
If your oral health team mentions that you could stand to strengthen your gums, take their words to heart. Periodontal disease is consistently ranked as the leading cause of adult tooth loss in this country, so it’s important. Without a healthy and vigorous set of gums, it’s very difficult to keep your teeth intact.
Our office offers ultrasonic scaling and root planing to break up buildup even below the gumline. Manual removal of plaque and tartar is an effective way of fighting back against periodontal disease.
Make Periodontal Progress With Mai Dentistry
If you’re ready to improve your gum health, we’re here to help you do it well. To find out more about our office, call Mai Dentistry in Garland, TX, today at 972-530-0552.
