Affordable Dental Cleaning Services in Shellharbour

We all know that we should clean our teeth twice a day. Brushing with a soft toothbrush and flossing reduces plaque accumulating on the teeth. Plaque accumulation leads to holes, bad breath and gum problems. But brushing and flossing alone is not enough as we also get calculus, a calcified build-up that forms under the gums and on the surface of our teeth over time. This build-up of calcified bacterial deposits is harmful to the gums and bones that support our teeth. The calculus will not brush off with regular brushing and flossing, and it is this that we remove during your dental cleaning visits along with areas of plaque accumulation and surface stains on the teeth. The damage caused by calculus is often not noticed early on as it is not painful. Still, our dentists and hygienists will identify the early stages of gum problems before they progress into more extensive issues. Initial signs of gum disease include unsightly red puffy gums, bleeding gums and bad breath. If left untreated, the bone and gums around the teeth will begin to break down, leading to bone loss and gum recession. Teeth with recession are often more sensitive to hot, cold and sweet things. Left to progress eventually, we can start to get painful infections around affected teeth. Unfortunately, if too much bone is lost and the teeth no longer have sufficient bone support to stay in the mouth, they can become loose, painful, and need to be removed. Bone loss and gum recession are permanent changes, and these structures will not grow back once the damage has occurred.