Cleanings & Exams
Dental Hygiene Care in
Greenville, SC
Good preventative dental care is important for many reasons. When your smile is well taken care of, your teeth are more likely to last for a lifetime. Keeping up with your dental hygiene appointments is a great first step in increasing the longevity of your smile.Â
At Huggins Dental, we strive to provide the most convenient and consistent preventative care. We recommend scheduling regular dental cleanings and exams, at least once every six months. This ensures that we can keep a close eye on your smile and warn you of any issues we see before they require major treatment. Most dental concerns are not detectable to the every day person until they result in tooth damage or pain later on. That’s why it’s important to let us examine your smile, clean your teeth of any plaque or tartar, and schedule any further treatment if necessary. As your trusted dentist in Greenville, SC, we look forward to providing you and your family comprehensive dental hygiene care.Â
Benefits of Good Dental Hygiene
prevention
Fresh breath
increased self-esteem
beautiful smile
FAQ: Dental Hygiene
What is gum disease?
Gum disease is a common dental concern that occurs when your gums become infected due to plaque or tartar buildup. The foods and beverages that we consume on a daily basis contain high amounts of sugars and residues which get left behind on our teeth. When that residue hardens around the gum line, it begins to irritate your gums and cause them to bleed. The bleeding gums stage of gum disease can be treated with a thorough dental cleaning, though if this stage progresses further, more extensive care may be needed to stop the infection.Â
Will my dental cleaning hurt?
You should not experience any pain or discomfort during your dental cleaning. Doctors Zack and Elizabeth Huggins provide compassionate care to our patients, and would be happy to discuss with you our process and procedures to make you feel more comfortable. Additionally, we offer comfort amenities like noise canceling headphones, pillows and blankets to help keep you relaxed.
What is a deep cleaning and how is it different than a regular cleaning?
A deep cleaning is necessary when the tartar and calculus buildup has accumulated under your gums. It is impossible for you to remove this build-up on your own. If this build-up is left under your gums, it will continue to cause gum disease and bone loss which compromises the foundations that hold your teeth in place. It is very important to have these areas thoroughly cleaned to allow the gums and bone to reattach to your teeth. In order to achieve a pain free experience, we will numb the affected site prior to removing the calculus and build-up. After we are finished, the root is smooth again and the gums and bone have an opportunity to heal.Â
Further, advanced gum disease is linked to diabetes complications, heart disease, and other systemic health problems. It is also the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. Don’t wait! Schedule your cleaning today!