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You can do a great job brushing and cleaning between your teeth and still develop tartar in areas that are difficult to reach. Once plaque hardens into tartar, a toothbrush and floss cannot remove it. A professional dental cleaning removes that buildup and gives us a chance to see how your gums are responding.
A routine adult dental cleaning removes accessible buildup and supports ongoing oral health. We help you address:
Type of Care | When It Fits | What the Appointment Addresses |
|---|---|---|
Professional Adult Cleaning | Your gums are generally healthy or show mild gingivitis | Removes plaque, tartar, and surface stains from accessible surfaces |
Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing) | We find periodontitis or deeper periodontal pockets below the gums | Treats affected root surfaces as part of managing active gum disease |
Periodontal Maintenance | You have completed treatment for periodontitis and need ongoing care | Cleans above and below the gumline and monitors stabilized pockets |
We examine your gums and teeth first to ensure a routine cleaning is the right preventive service for your current oral health.
We use professional instruments to gently remove hardened buildup from the teeth and gumline, adjusting our approach if sensitivity occurs.
We polish the teeth, clean between contacts, and provide targeted home-care tips to help you maintain your smile between visits.
When Dr. Mohammad Hammoud took over this Michigan Avenue practice, he built our preventive services around clinical honesty and personalized patient education. We do not automatically perform routine cleanings without first checking your gum health; if periodontitis requires a deeper level of care, we explain why. At 313 Dental, we ensure you receive the exact type of cleaning your clinical condition calls for.
Daily habits at home protect your enamel and slow down the rate at which plaque and tartar accumulate:
Many adults are scheduled about every six months, but your recommended interval can be shorter or longer. We base it on your gum health, cavity risk, tartar buildup, home care, and treatment history.
No. Once plaque hardens into tartar, brushing and flossing cannot remove it safely. A dentist or dental hygienist must remove it with professional instruments.
It is usually manageable, but sensitive teeth, inflamed gums, exposed roots, or heavy buildup can make parts of the cleaning uncomfortable. Tell us what you feel so we can adjust our approach and discuss ways to make the appointment easier.
No. A routine cleaning is preventive care for generally healthy gums or mild gingivitis. A deep cleaning treats periodontitis by removing deposits from below the gumline and along affected root surfaces.
Whether you are keeping up with routine care or returning after time away, contact our Dearborn team today to schedule your cleaning and examination.
Reviewed by Dr. Mohammad Hammoud, DMD – 313 Dental, Dearborn, MI
