Dental Cleanings
In the Tumwater, Olympia and Lacey Area
Dental Cleanings
A dental cleaning is a professional cleaning you receive from your dental hygienist and is usually completed in less than 30 minutes. Cleanings should be performed every six months to prevent excessive plaque buildup. Plaque left untreated can lead to unhealthy gums and tooth decay. A routine dental cleaning should include scaling, root planing and polishing.
Scaling and root planing is the process of removing plaque and tartar from all tooth surfaces with a variety of methods, depending on the amount of plaque and tartar. Polishing completes the cleaning, making the surface of the teeth smooth and minimizing future plaque build-up.
"Dr. Bowers has been taking good care of my teeth for 6 or 7 years. That includes installing a crown. He has also graciously attended to a couple of minor flare-ups, such as a stuck and irritating food particle. He has excellent staff, and I have experienced gentle, skilled attention on every visit. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a friend or family member."
