Great Smile Dental: Specialized Teeth Cleaning Tailored to Your Needs
Great Smile Dental gives patients teeth cleaning services that guarantee the long-term protection of oral health. With more than 25 years of experience serving the communities of Chula Vista CA, and San Diego CA, our team helps patients of all ages to be satisfied with preventive care, healthy teeth, and gums. Teeth cleaning includes total wellness, and dentists Genevieve Abi-Nahed, DMD, and Yamil Reeves, DMD, make a point to give each patient individualized attention in a warm environment.
Importance of Professional Teeth Cleaning
Daily tooth brushing and flossing are essential, but they do not provide comprehensive protection for the teeth and gums against buildup and disease over time. Plaque eventually turns hard and becomes tartar, a condition that goes beyond just daily toothbrushing. Tartar buildup is what a professional teeth cleaning removes, decreasing the chance for cavities, gum flair, and periodontal disease.
Professional cleaning tends to allow our practitioners to see oral health a little bit more clearly. During the teeth cleaning appointment, we examine the teeth, gums, and the rest of the mouth for early warning signs of issues related to browning. Along with both deep-purification and professional evaluation, we are keeping long-term complications at rest and protecting oral health.
What to Expect from a Teeth Cleaning Appointment?
Patients visiting Great Smile Dental for a teeth cleaning should find a well-structured, comfortable experience:
Initial Examination
- One of our proficient dentists or hygienists starts with a visual and tactile examination of one's teeth and gums.
- It includes checking plaque buildup, tartar, staining, gum health, and problems associated with inflammation.
Plaque and tartar removal
- It is the process of gently removing the hardened tartar that has been deposited on the gumline and in between teeth with highly specialized tools.
- This scaling process is the most essential step to preventing both gum irritation and bone loss.
Thorough Cleaning and Polishing
- Teeth are then polished with a very high-grade paste, removed from surface stains, and softened on enamel surfaces.
- Reduces the formation of plaque after visiting.
Flossing and rinse
- Rinse, which now clears out remaining debris in between teeth.
- Patients need to rinse thoroughly to remove any loosened particles floating around in the mouth.
Oral health tips
- Personalized advice on brushing methods, type of flossing, and lifestyle counseling in between visits on how to maintain optimal oral health until the next cleaning.
Types of Teeth Cleaning Offered
Not all cleanings are the same-some are maintenance cleanings, while others are concerned with more complicated conditions.
- Routine Cleaning (Prophylaxis): Advised for patients with healthy gums requiring occasional plaque and tartar removal.
- Deep cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing): This procedure is for patients suffering from gum disease. Here, the treatment removes the bacteria under the skin where the infection is and smoothens the root surfaces.
- Periodontal Management Maintenance: This is for patients who have finished gum disease treatment. The ongoing maintenance cleaning of these patients aims to prevent recurrence and stabilize their general oral health.
- Child-Friendly Cleanings: Gentle cleanings appropriate for different ages promote good oral hygiene during the early years.
Benefits Of Professional Teeth Cleaning
- Prevent cavities by removing all the accumulated plaque.
- Removes tartar and bacteria, while also properly cleaning gums and teeth, which in turn strengthens the body against other diseases.
- Fresh breath support by clearing trapped food and buildup that causes odor.
- Most chronic illnesses in the United States are closely associated with cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic diseases.
- Prevention of tissue and bone loss due to periodontal disease.
Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Genevieve Abi-Nahed, DMD
Dr. Abi-Nahed has over 20 years of experience in dentistry. She specializes in Periodontics and Orthodontics and is certified by the American Board of Periodontology. She has training from the University of Toronto and the Eastman Institute for Oral Health in New York. Dr. Abi-Nahed speaks English, French, Spanish, and Arabic and focuses on preventive dental care for healthy gums and teeth.
Dr. Yamil Reeves, DMD
Dr. Reeves began in dental hygiene, which gives him a solid foundation in general and preventive care. He evaluates patients carefully, often using screenings for oral cancer and gum disease. Dr. Reeves believes in prevention and the connection between oral health and overall wellness.
Financing Solutions
For more than just oral healthcare access, Great Smiles Dental never wants quality dental care to become unattainable. Practice is currently not going to accept insurance directly. Alternatives are:
- Payment plan customization through Cherry Financing.
- With Care Credit, a monthly payment plan can meet dental costs.
- Other accepted payments include Visa, Discover, American Express, MasterCard, check, or cash.
Our representative will also provide a financing presentation to ensure a stress-free process and allow every patient to maintain a healthy mouth.
