Does A Teeth Cleaning Whiten Teeth?

Getting your teeth cleaned professionally includes a variety of services that the dentist offers. This may also include a teeth whitening session. Despite the market brimming with teeth whitening products, it is recommended that you visit the dentist to get it done professionally.

This “whitening” procedure includes a few steps. First, the dentist will place trays filled with a gel-like substance (whitening agent) in your mouth, fixing them over your teeth. After this, a few other steps will be performed to brighten and lighten the appearance of teeth.

However, teeth whitening and teeth cleaning are not considered substitute treatments and may very well be done for different reasons.

The dental cleaning procedure

Prior to the actual cleaning, the dental hygienist will perform a thorough check-up of your teeth. This entails an examination of your teeth to determine where the plaque or tartar is building up and needs to be cleaned.

The dental hygienist will also search for any signs or symptoms of gum disease. After a thorough inspection, the hygienist will commence the procedure of teeth cleaning. First, the residue, plaque, and tartar accumulating in the nooks and crannies of your teeth will be removed using an instrument known as a scaler.

After this, the teeth are cleaned using a grittily textured toothpaste along with a high powered toothbrush specially designed for professional cleaning. The dental hygienist then flosses the teeth thoroughly to ensure there isn’t any residue left. After these teeth are treated with fluoride that protects the teeth from cavities and tooth decay for up to six months. This is why getting a professional dental cleaning is recommended every 6 to 7 months.

Dental cleaning is also extremely beneficial as your dentist will check for any symptoms indicating dental disease

  • Potential cavities
  • Tooth decay
  • Broken, cracked and damaged teeth
  • Inflamed or bleeding gums
  • If any of the teeth require fillings, removal or root canals
  • Any cystic growths
  • Overall dental health

A tooth cleaning does not necessarily include whitening treatment but may result in cleaner-looking teeth after the treatment is done.

Teeth Cleaning and Teeth Whitening

These are two different dental treatments performed for varying reasons. However, teeth cleaning routine may include a teeth whitening sessions as well.

This depends on whether you would like to improve the appearance of your smile or even out the overall color of your teeth. A teeth whitening treatment varies from teeth cleaning treatment as it is aimed at reducing the dullness or stains that occur on teeth over time rather than hygiene.

A dental whitening regimen is likely to include bleaching or other methods of cleaning. Teeth cleaning treatment will give you a healthier mouth, clean out any plaque or tartar and potential act is preventative medication for your teeth.

Teeth whitening when done only for aesthetic purposes, will result in a whiter and brighter smile. The teeth will be treated to “appear” cleaner and brighter than before the whitening.

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