Save your smile with Professional Teeth Cleaning

Has it been a while since you last saw a dentist? Has your busy schedule forced you to put off dental appointments? Skipping dental cleanings might not look like a big deal, but you will wish you had made time to see a dentist when gum disease starts taking a toll on your oral health.

If you’re ready to get rid of everything that negatively affects the radiance and health of your teeth, consider booking an appointment with Proffitt Dentistry in Maryville, Tennessee. Whether it’s been months or years since you last saw a dentist, it’s never too late to save your smile!

The importance of dental cleanings

A great smile starts with a set of healthy teeth. But how can you put your best smile forward when your teeth are unhealthy? Dr. William Proffitt advocates that you should:

• Brush your teeth twice a day
• Floss daily
• Rinse your mouth after every brushing
• Eat a healthy diet to keep your teeth and gums strong
• Minimize intake of sugary foods

Last but not least, Dr. Proffitt recommends you see a dentist every six months for a dental cleaning. While you may feel like at-home dental care is enough, here are reasons why you shouldn’t skip dental cleanings.

Prevents tooth decay and gum disease

Your mouth is home to an extraordinary number of bacteria. While some bacteria are good, others accumulate on your teeth and gums, forming plaque.

When these bacteria are left on your teeth, it feeds on the sugar you eat and produces acidic substances as a byproduct. Without proper dental care, the acidic environment dissolves minerals on your teeth, resulting in cavities. When this plaque is left for too long on your teeth, it morphs into tartar, which inflames your gums, causing periodontal disease.

While you may think at-home oral care is sufficient, it’s not enough to clear stubborn plaque and tartar. For this reason, we recommend a dental cleaning every six months to remove these gum disease-causing substances.

Treats tooth cavities in good time

You are unlikely to pay much attention to cavities because they aren’t painful in the beginning. But what you may not know is that these small holes will cause tooth decay if left untreated. Luckily, your dentist can spot cavities and recommend tooth fillings before they grow into bigger holes. 

Additionally, our digital x-rays can spot interproximal cavities that may not be visible to the naked eye.

Brightens your smile

Tartar buildup is never good for your smile. Dental cleaning scrapes away unsightly tartar and plaque, brightening your smile. Also, teeth cleaning removes stains caused by coffee, wine, and other stain-causing food substances.

Detects oral cancer

During a dental cleaning, Dr. Proffitt examines your gums, throat, tongue, and other tissues to look out for cancerous and precancerous lesions. Early detection of mouth cancer is pivotal in successful treatment.

Professional dental cleanings in Maryville, TN

Would you like to take control of your oral health? Dial (865) 432-0804 to book a dental cleaning appointment with Proffitt Dentistry in Maryville, TN. We integrate numerous technologies and a patient-centered approach to make your time at our dental office comfortable, effective, and memorable.