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Dental cleanings<\/a> are an essential part of preventative oral care. Cleanings are completed by licensed and registered dental hygienists who are fully trained and skilled to remove tartar, plaque, and stains that are impossible to remove on your own. Unfortunately, many people skip their bi-annual dental cleaning, assuming it\u2019s irrelevant because they brush and floss regularly. Throw in a global pandemic, and more and more people are neglecting their cleanings. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Dental Cleaning Important?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dentists recommend you have your teeth professionally cleaned twice a year. Professional teeth cleanings are imperative because they remove hardened plaque, stains, and tartar from your teeth that regular brushing and flossing cannot remove. Even with a healthy home dental routine tartar can buildup on your teeth over time. In fact, no matter how many times you brush, only specialized dental tools can fully remove tartar buildup. During your dental cleaning, your dental hygienist will also look for signs of gingivitis, gum disease, oral cancer, and other issues that can go undetected if you skip your routine dental cleaning appointments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only do regular cleanings help detect dental problems before they get worse, but they also prevent many dental issues from occurring in the first place. If you continually miss dental cleanings, you may experience the following:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n