Teeth Cleaning

Regular teeth cleanings are essential for maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. At Tiger Family Dental Care in Rockville, Maryland, Ibad Farshori, DMD, and Florentino Palacios, DDS, provide professional dental cleanings designed to remove plaque, prevent gum disease, and keep your teeth looking their best. Whether it’s time for your routine cleaning or you need a deeper treatment, the team delivers gentle, thorough care tailored to your needs. Call the office or schedule an appointment online to protect your oral health and keep your smile shining.

What is a professional teeth cleaning?

A professional teeth cleaning, also called prophylaxis, is an important preventive dental treatment that removes plaque, tartar, and surface stains from your teeth. Even with diligent brushing and flossing at home, hard-to-reach areas can harbor buildup that increases your risk of cavities and gum disease.

At Tiger Family Dental Care, the team uses advanced tools and techniques to clean your teeth gently and thoroughly, ensuring your smile stays healthy and bright.

Why are regular teeth cleanings important?

Skipping routine cleanings allows plaque to harden into tartar, which cannot be removed with regular brushing. Over time, this buildup can cause gum inflammation, tooth decay, and even periodontal disease. Professional cleanings help you:

• Prevent cavities and gum disease
• Reduce stubborn plaque and tartar buildup
• Minimize surface stains for a brighter smile
• Keep your breath fresh and clean
• Maintain overall oral and systemic health
  

Routine cleanings are especially important because oral health is closely linked to your overall well-being. Poor dental hygiene has been associated with conditions like heart disease and diabetes, making preventive care critical for your health.

What happens during a teeth cleaning?

A standard cleaning appointment generally includes the following steps:

1. Exam and assessment: Your dentist or hygienist checks your teeth and gums for signs of decay, inflammation, or other concerns.
2. Plaque and tartar removal: The hygienist gently removes hardened tartar from your teeth and gumline using specialized tools.
3. Polishing: Your teeth are polished to remove surface stains and leave your smile looking brighter.
4. Flossing and rinsing: Your hygienist flosses between your teeth and rinses away debris.
5. Fluoride treatment (optional): In some cases, a fluoride varnish may be applied to strengthen enamel and prevent cavities.
   

The Tiger Family Dental Care team prioritizes patient comfort at every step, ensuring your cleaning is as gentle and stress-free as possible.

How often should you get your teeth cleaned?

Most patients benefit from professional cleanings every six months, but your dentist may recommend more frequent visits if you’re at higher risk for gum disease, plaque buildup, or other oral health concerns.

Regular cleanings, combined with good at-home care, are one of the best ways to maintain a healthy, confident smile for years to come.

Call Tiger Family Dental Care today or book an appointment online to schedule your next teeth cleaning and keep your smile fresh, healthy, and bright.