Van Cortlandt Dental can schedule you right away for a
Yonkers teeth cleaning. Preventive care is important and crucial to keeping teeth healthy throughout a person’s lifetime. Our offices are open Monday through Thursday, open Saturdays from 8-1pm and closed Friday and Sundays. Some of our services include comprehensive exams, tooth colored fillings, crowns and bridges and orthodontics.
Plaque and tartar buildup can cause tooth decay if it isn’t taken care of. Over time, this buildup can erode the tooth’s enamel, and contribute to gingivitis and gum disease. Gum disease is caused by inflammation that is in turn caused by plaque and tartar. Food gets trapped in between teeth, causing bacteria and sugars to eat away and create plaque. Gingivitis is the most common form of gum disease, but it can be reversed with regular deep cleanings band, if needed, a periodontal cleaning. Periodontal cleanings are special cleanings that get deep into the gums of the teeth and under the flaps of the gum where bacteria hides. A regular Yonkers teeth cleaning with our dentist can also go a long way in preventing plaque and tartar buildup.
Mild forms of gingivitis can be reversed with a simple oral hygiene regimen and regular brushing and flossing. Sometimes, more severe forms of gingivitis develop and are found during a teeth cleaning and can be treated with a procedure called a deep cleaning. Deep
Yonkers teeth cleaning procedures are designed to get deep into the gum areas and scrape off plaque and tartar hiding under the gums that lead to tooth loss. If the problem gets worse, a root canal may be ordered to clean out the decayed tooth pulp and seal out the area. Once teeth are lost, they cannot be replaced, and implants are the only thing that can create a stable tooth again with an artificial cap.
