General dentistry sets the stage for continued oral health and beauty. Meet with our dentist at least once every six months for a general dentistry appointment and we will examine your teeth, perform a thorough cleaning and determine if you need any restorations or procedures. Our general dentistry services also include a screening for oral cancer. We also perform preventative dentistry to thwart issues with the teeth and gums as soon as they emerge to ultimately minimize the amount of dental treatment and procedures necessary in the years ahead.
Our practice takes digital dental x-rays as opposed to conventional x-rays to determine if any cavities are developing in between your teeth. Our services include the filling of cavities with composite fillings, teeth whitening, dental bridges, sealants, veneers, extraction and more. If you have not been to the dentist in the past six months, schedule a general dentistry appointment with our practice today by dialing (813) 879-6370. Give us a chance to analyze your mouth, clean your teeth and identify looming problems and you will rest easy knowing you have done your part to improve your oral health and beauty.
‘Routine’ Cleanings
When was the last time you went to the dentist’s office for a cleaning? If it has been longer than six months, it is time for a routine cleaning. Dial (813) 879-6370 to schedule an appointment for your routine cleaning at our dental practice. We make routine cleanings an important component of every patient’s dental care regimen. Once your routine dental cleaning is complete, your mouth will feel fresh, you will feel more confident and you will be motivated to keep your teeth and gums clean moving forward.
Even if you brush, floss and rinse your mouth with mouthwash two times per day, you can benefit from a routine dental cleaning at our office. Our routine cleanings clean those hard to reach areas that you struggle to reach when cleaning your teeth. Furthermore, our routine cleanings are performed with dental instruments that patients do not have access to at home. Though your brushing and flossing at home is important, you need a through cleaning performed with dental instruments to get rid of all the calculus that has built up on your teeth since your last routine cleaning. A tooth scaler scrapes away all the nasty plaque on your teeth that remains in spite of your regular brushings. Our routine cleanings ultimately help prevent the development of halitosis and also cavities.
Periodontal Maintenance
Coming SooPeriodontal maintenance is not exactly the same as a regular tooth cleaning. Periodontal maintenance, also known as a deep cleaning, includes different components that are not a part of regular dental cleanings. Have periodontal maintenance performed at General & Cosmetic Dentistry in Tampa, FL and you will receive scaling in which a cleaning is performed below the gum line to eliminate bacteria, plaque and additional buildup. Our root planing shapes the tooth root to eliminate debris and also reduce the chances of bacteria building up in the months ahead.
Keep in mind, regular teeth cleanings strictly eliminate debris higher than the gum line. Scaling and root planning delves below the gum line, cleaning the teeth with as little discomfort as possible. We provide a local anesthetic with scaling and root planing to ensure you do not feel pain during this in-depth cleaning. Though periodontal maintenance usually occurs at six month intervals, those with dental health challenges and those with periodontitis should visit with the dentist every three months for more frequent cleanings.n…
Deep Cleaning/SRP
Scaling and root planing or SPR for short, is the same thing as a deep cleaning. If you have only had routine cleanings during your prior dental visits, now is the time to schedule a deep cleaning. You can do so by dialing (813) 879-6370. Our deep cleanings clean away all the nasty calculus that your toothbrush, mouthwash and floss cannot clean. So don’t assume flossing and brushing is all that is necessary. You also need scaling and root planing performed at a dentist’s office in addition to your daily flossing and brushing performed on your own at home.
Calculus develops as a result of hardened plaque that generates from saliva and food within the mouth. This calculus must be removed from the teeth mechanically by a dental professional. The overarching aim of deep cleanings is to eliminate calculus so the pockets around the teeth can tighten back up for optimal oral health. Scaling and root planing scrapes the calculus directly off the tooth roots. This in-depth cleaning even cleans beneath the gum line with the use of an ultrasonic scaler or a metal scaler.