Radiate your smile with professional teeth cleaning.

Luminous Smiles in Newport Beach, California, is known for its professionalism and attention to detail with each and every one of our patients. And we want to keep your smile happy and healthy with a professional teeth cleaning session at least twice a year as part of a routine oral health checkup. Dr. Dimple Desai and her team love to see each patient leave with a radiant smile.

If you haven’t seen your dentist for a professional teeth cleaning lately, you may wonder what steps your dentist performs to ensure you have a clean bill of oral health. Read on to learn more about what to expect during your professional teeth cleaning at Luminous Smiles.

Step One: Thorough Dental Evaluation

The first thing Dr. Desai will do is give your mouth a thorough dental evaluation. This is where she will inspect all of your teeth for any dental damage, like chips or cracks, and look for any visible cavities. She will also evaluate your gums and check for any signs of oral cancer. Usually, Dr. Desai will recommend dental X-rays. This gives her the chance to find any hidden dental issues, like the start of cavities, to help prevent them from becoming any major dental issues in the future.

Step Two: Removal of Plaque and Tartar

After your entire mouth has been evaluated, Dr. Desai will focus on each individual tooth and remove any plaque or tartar that might have accumulated. Plaque is a sticky film that can accumulate on your teeth, and if left on your teeth for too long it can cause cavities or tooth loss. Tartar is hardened plaque, and can only be removed from teeth by a dentist during a professional dental cleaning.

During this step, Dr. Desai will scrape away any plaque or tartar buildup. You may hear some scraping, which is normal, but it shouldn’t hurt in any way. To eliminate the time Dr. Desai takes this step, make sure you are following a proper oral health routine of twice-daily brushing and flossing once per day, which can help eliminate plaque and tartar buildup on your teeth.

Step Three: Polish and Flossing

The next step in your teeth cleaning experience is the actual cleaning and polishing of your teeth. During this stage of your visit to Luminous Smiles, Dr. Desai will use a high-powered professional dental toothbrush and a toothpaste with a gritty texture to polish your teeth. The gritty texture of the toothpaste will help scrub your teeth of surface stains and bring out their shine. You can think of this toothpaste like a household cleaner that helps to scrub away accumulated dirt and grime on your kitchen stove.

After your teeth are polished and shining, your dentist will perform a professional teeth flossing to remove any left behind bacteria between your teeth. If you are having trouble flossing at home, this is the perfect time to ask for tips and tricks on flossing properly at home.

Step Four: Optional Fluoride Treatment

The final step of your professional teeth cleaning appointment with Dr. Desai at Luminous Smiles is an optional fluoride treatment. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps to fortify the enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth. Dr. Desai will normally recommend a fluoride treatment for her patients. It involves wearing a dental tray with a fluoride fortified treatment gel in it. You wear it for about a minute to let the solution do its job.

If a foamy gel isn’t used, a fluoride varnish may be applied to your teeth. The fluoride is painted on your teeth, and once it is dry, your teeth have an extra layer of protection on them.

Schedule an appointment with us today.

If you haven’t seen Dr. Desai at Newport Beach’s Luminous Smiles, now is the time to book an appointment. Dentists recommend that their patients visit them twice a year for a professional dental cleaning. This is part of a complete oral hygiene routine that can help prevent dental issues where Dr. Desai looks for any dental issues before they become dental disasters.

Dr. Desai is one of the most sought-after dentists in Newport Beach and is known for her outstanding knowledge, skill, and overall excellence in the dental arts. She is also the only female American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry-accredited doctor in Newport Beach, so you can be confident she is ready to help you make your smile radiant with a professional teeth cleaning. Give us a call today to schedule your appointment at Luminous Smiles!