Dental Cleanings in Encinitas, CA
Dental hygiene is an important part of your oral health foundation. Combined with exceptional home care and regular dental exams, you can maintain a happy, healthy smile for a lifetime. When you put in the time and care necessary to keep your teeth healthy and clean, you can avoid many common dental conditions.
You may think of your dental hygiene appointment as something that is simple and "one size fits all," but we actually tailor your treatment to meet your specific health needs.
Periodontal Evaluation
At your scheduled hygiene appointment, we will evaluate the health of your teeth and gums. In addition to your home care, numerous factors can cause a change in your oral health. From medications to hormonal changes, not everything is within your control, but we can work together to improve and maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Once we check for periodontal pocketing and gum disease and perform a full oral cancer screening, we will recommend a professional dental cleaning to meet your needs.
Professional Dental Cleanings
For many younger patients and patients with no gum disease in the past, a professional dental cleaning may be all you need to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
No matter how much you brush and floss, you cannot reach all of the areas we can reach with our specialized training and precision dental instruments. We will thoroughly remove the plaque and bacteria from your teeth, check for any dental conditions, and polish your teeth to a shine.
Getting Back on Track
We know that life happens and many people stay away from the dentist for a variety of reasons. That is why we are here to help you get back on track. With a more extensive cleaning, we can remove any heavy calculus deposits and recommend gum treatments that will eliminate any early signs of gum disease and any possible infections. All of our cleanings are extremely gentle. Our hygienists will always make your comfort a priority.
Typically, these appointments take a bit longer and may require more than one visit to fully restore your periodontal health.
Extensive Periodontal Treatment
When patients come to us with severe gum disease and infection, we do not pass judgment or make you feel guilty. We remain solution-focused, keeping your health our main priority.
Periodontal treatment involves cleaning the plaque, tartar, and bacteria from above and below your gumline. This promotes healing of your healthy tissue and allows periodontal pockets to shrink. We may place a special medication in severely infected areas to promote healing and prevent future infections.
We know that the idea of treating your gum disease can feel overwhelming, but because recent research has linked gum disease to other systemic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and respiratory illnesses, gum disease could put your life at risk.
Are You Ready to Get Started?
Give our Encinitas dental office a call. Ryan Kay, DMD, MS and our entire team look forward to welcoming you and providing you with gentle, high-quality professional dental cleanings.
According to the CDC, half of Americans have gum disease despite it being one of the most preventable conditions. While certain medications, hormones, genetics, and circumstances can cause gum disease, the most common cause originates with poor home care, too few professional dental cleanings, or lifestyle choices such as drug or tobacco use.
If you have a large amount of dentistry or if you have a tendency to build plaque and tartar quickly, you may achieve better overall results with cleanings every three to four months. Sometimes patients even prefer to come in for an extra cleaning because they enjoy that fresh smooth feeling of clean teeth. 
If you have ever had a toothache, you know that it can really disrupt your day and make it difficult to concentrate on anything else. You might have to cancel events, be unable to sleep, and even miss work. Toothaches can often worsen over time.
If you are looking for a dentist in Encinitas, CA and have questions about the best way to protect your oral health, we can help! 