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How Much Time Should You Expect for Your Dental Hygiene Visit?

Dental cleaning plays an important part in both dental health and overall health. We recommend that you get a teeth cleaning in Stone Oak at our office twice annually.  This is in line with American Dental Association recommendations which recommend you go in for a dental cleaning every six months (Link from Cleveland Clinic).

Health professionals recognize that there is a link between oral hygiene and the health of the entire body. During a general health checkup, the doctor examines all systems of your body, including your heart, lungs, muscles, blood chemistry, skin, and overall well-being. If a doctor notices irregularities or problems during a routine exam, you may be asked to undergo specialized tests or take medicine.

During a dental exam, all the components of your mouth and throat are evaluated to determine the health of teeth, gums, soft tissues, and bones. If problems or irregularities are found, the dentist will recommend further tests or corrective procedures to restore health.

So How Long Does a Professional Dental Cleaning Take?

A Typical Dental Cleaning Will Last Anywhere from 30-60 Minutes

Dental cleaning is the fundamental procedure used to investigate and support your oral health. A comprehensive professional cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist should usually take between 30 and 60 minutes. However, the time may vary for the teeth cleaning procedure and is dependent on your oral hygiene.  Your dental health, the condition of your teeth, and the speed of the dental hygienist are all factors.

First Visits and New Patients

At Blanco Crossing Dental, we want to give you a pleasant, safe, and relaxing experience during every dental treatment. If you are visiting our clinic for the first time, we request that you complete forms that include your medical history and insurance information. To reduce waiting time, you can fill out these forms at home and send them to us online or bring them with you for your first visit.

Our professional staff will ask you about any medications that you take, including herbal supplements. In addition, we will ask about recent illnesses and hospitalizations and any ongoing medical problems that you have. This helps us understand the status of your health and devise a personalized, safe treatment plan.

Elements of Professional Teeth Cleaning

Dental cleaning consists of several steps, including:

Dental hygienist removes stains, plaque, and tartar from your teeth
• Evaluating the health of your gums
• Evaluating the overall oral health of your mouth
• Polishing your teeth by a dental hygienist
• Flossing

In most dental offices – including our office in Stone Oak San Antonio – a dental hygienist is who will perform your regular dental cleaning (video courtesy of the American Dental Association)

X-Rays

In addition, we usually take X-rays to investigate areas around and between your teeth to see if cavities are present. X-rays also show us the condition of the bones that support teeth. We use digital X-rays to minimize exposure to radiation. After our dental hygienist cleans your teeth, Dr. Ghias Jabbour will finish with an examination, discuss any problems he finds and recommend further treatment if needed.

Plaque and Tartar Removal

During a teeth cleaning session, the dental hygienists will start by removing plaque and tartar from your teeth. Plaque is a sticky, clear film that forms from food, drinks, and saliva and adheres to your teeth. It fosters bacteria growth, which erodes your teeth and causes cavities. If it settles below the gum line, gum disease (periodontal disease) can develop.

Regular brushing and flossing will remove most plaque. However, some plaque remains even with good dental habits. Eventually, it calcifies and becomes tartar. Tartar must be removed by a dental professional during a teeth cleaning procedure by a hygienist or dentist.

Scrape Away Plaque and Tartar With Scalers

We use specialty dental tools to carefully scrape away plaque and tartar from your teeth and along the gum line. This part of the teeth cleaning procedure is called scaling. We use a dental scaler to clean each tooth, one at a time, to remove built-up deposits and stains. We rinse as we go along to remove deposits, saliva, and blood. If plaque or tartar is present below your gum line, you may require additional sessions of deep cleaning (explained below) to remove it.

After scaling is completed, the next part of the teeth cleaning procedure is polishing. The hygienist polishes your teeth using a mildly abrasive paste. This smooths the surface, which keeps plaque from forming and helps gums adhere to the teeth.

Flossing

The final step the hygienist takes in getting your teeth cleaned is to floss your teeth to make sure we remove every bit of plaque. We also talk with you about ways to keep your teeth and mouth healthy. Although we generally recommend cleaning every six to 12 months, we may suggest a different schedule for you based on your overall oral health.

A routine cleaning doesn’t take too long and usually does not cause pain or discomfort. However, if you are nervous about dental procedures, please let us know. We offer several relaxation and sedation options to help you feel comfortable during your dental cleaning.

Deep Teeth Cleaning

Swollen or bleeding gums, gum sensitivity, or the development of pockets that separate gum tissue from your teeth are signs of gum disease – which can eventually become a serious dental problem resulting in negative outcomes like tooth loss. Unlike a routine dental cleaning, a deep cleaning may require multiple visits to our dental office.
Early treatment is important to keep tooth decay at bay and preserve teeth. If left untreated, the bones that hold your teeth in place begin to erode. Eventually, teeth fall out. You may suffer other health effects from gum disease, including infection, bad breath, cavities, or bone loss.

Periodontal Disease Cleanings

The early stage of gum disease, called gingivitis, is caused by bacteria that affect the gums. You may have bleeding gums, swelling, redness, or pain. Gingivitis can be treated with deep cleaning. We use several types of dental tools to scrape away plaque and tartar below the gum line, including ultrasonic scalers.

Root planing removes bacteria and smooths uneven areas near the roots of the tooth. Root planing may cause some minor discomfort, so we typically will numb your gums with a local anesthetic. We then spray an antiseptic on the tooth and roots to destroy any remaining bacteria.

Depending on the extent of the problem, we may schedule several visits to the dentist to complete this deep dental cleaning process. For deep cleaning, we use topical and local anesthetics that numb the area during the procedure. A deep dental cleaning session lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Gum disease that has advanced beyond this stage is called periodontitis, which affects the bones and tissues that keep your teeth in place. Your gums may recede, and pockets may develop between teeth and gums. Bacteria invade these spaces, eroding teeth, tissue, and bone. Treatment depends on the extent of the problem. Advanced periodontitis may require surgery performed by a dentist.

For advanced periodontitis treatment that requires surgery, our dentist (Dr. Jabbour) will cut small flaps of gum to expose the part of the tooth that is under the gum. After cleaning and disinfecting the area, we reattach gums so that they lie snugly against your teeth. We offer several options to manage pain during gum surgery. The dentist will discuss these options with you before we begin to make sure that you are comfortable throughout the procedure.

After scaling and planing or gum surgery, your teeth may be sensitive, and your gums may be sore. You will receive specific post-surgical instructions based on your treatment from the dentist. The dentist may also prescribe antibiotics to keep bacteria from spreading or causing an infection. Eating soft foods, avoiding hot and cold beverages and rinsing with warm salt water can ease the discomfort. The soreness, swelling and redness will subside as your gums heal. During this time, it is important to continue to brush and floss to prevent more bacteria growth.

About our Dental Office

At Blanco Crossing Dental, dentist Dr. Jabbour and his staff create individual treatment plans that address your unique dental needs. Feel free to speak with us if you feel anxious or are afraid of treatment so that we can decide which type of relaxation or sedation methods (we offer oral sedation) will help you feel comfortable.

Insurance

Our office is an in-network partner with many dental and health insurance providers. We work directly with your insurance company and can help you with claims.

Dental checkup activities like cleanings and exams are considered preventative care by most dental insurance plans. Most Dental insurance plans will usually cover at least part of the cost of a regular teeth cleaning.
If you don’t have dental insurance coverage, there are other payment options available so that you can come in for regular cleaning and maintain good oral health. Check out our page about alternate forms of payment if you’re a dental patient that doesn’t have insurance.

Easy Payment Options

We accept most major insurance, cash, most credit cards, and offer patient financing with CareCredit.
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About Dr. Jabbour

For over 20 years, Ghias Jabbour, DDS, has been providing comprehensive dental care to Stone Oak and San Antonio residents to help them achieve and maintain healthy and beautiful smiles. He is passionate about working with patients, listening to their concerns and goals, and creating dental treatment plans that are not only effective, but also affordable. Serving Stone Oak and San Antonio, family dentist Dr. Jabbour is dedicated to helping make each dental experience as positive and rewarding as possible for his patients.

Dr. Jabbour currently resides in San Antonio, TX with his wife and their three children. He feels fortunate to be raising his family in the San Antonio community, and considers it a truly great place to live and work. When he is not helping make others smile, Dr. Jabbour enjoys spending time with his family and seeing the sights in and around Stone Oak.

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