Professional Cleaning at Cosmodent: Why It Matters

If you brush and floss every day, it’s a fair question: why does professional cleaning matter at all? Cosmodent’s oral hygiene treatments cover scaling and polishing, ultrasonic cleaning, oral hygiene instruction, metal filling polish, and fluoride treatments, and here’s what each one actually does that home care can’t.

• Scaling and polishing: removes plaque and tartar buildup
• Ultrasonic cleaning: for a deeper, more thorough clean
• Oral hygiene instruction: guidance on caring for your teeth at home
• Metal filling polish: keeps existing restorations smooth
• Fluoride treatments: protect enamel and help prevent decay
• Provided by: Dr André Dumas at Cosmodent, Oude Westhof, Bellville

Brushing and flossing keep plaque under control day to day, but once plaque hardens into tartar, it can no longer be removed with a toothbrush, only professional scaling can take it off. That’s the main difference: home care prevents buildup, professional cleaning removes what’s already there.

Professional cleaning doesn’t damage healthy enamel, it removes what’s sitting on top of it. Some patients notice mild sensitivity for a short while afterward, especially if there was a lot of buildup to clear, but this settles quickly. Most people find it far more comfortable than they expected.

Twice a year is the general guideline most dentists work from, though how often you personally need one can depend on things like how quickly you build up plaque, whether you have gum disease, and your overall oral health. Dr Dumas can tell you what’s right for you at your next evaluation.

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